File X-Ray for Doctors
A referral is going out now and the secure portal refuses the 80 MB imaging report. If you work as one of the doctors, you have been there. Confileo's File X-Ray tool reveals the hidden metadata stored inside a file — free, in your browser, with your files deleted automatically the moment you are done.
Start Using File X-Ray NowWhy Doctors use File X-Ray
Day to day, doctors handle patient records, lab reports, referral letters, scan and imaging reports, prescriptions and consent forms — exactly the kind of files this tool is built for.
- Merging lab results, imaging and notes into one referral packet for a specialist.
- Redacting patient identifiers before using a case in teaching or research.
- Compressing imaging-heavy reports to fit a hospital portal or secure email.
- Converting a scanned record into a searchable document for the file.
How to file x-ray in 3 steps
- 1Upload the file you want to inspect.
- 2View every piece of embedded metadata.
- 3See exactly what the file is quietly carrying.
Built for the way doctors work
- ✓Patient files are processed in the moment and deleted — never retained.
- ✓Redaction strips identifying data permanently for compliant sharing.
- ✓No third-party account holding protected health information.
File X-Ray — Frequently asked questions
Is File X-Ray free for doctors?
Yes. Patient files are processed in the moment and deleted — never retained. There is no signup, no trial and no watermark on your files.
What kind of files can doctors use File X-Ray for?
File X-Ray works with the documents doctors handle every day — patient records, lab reports, referral letters, scan and imaging reports, prescriptions and consent forms. A common case: Merging lab results, imaging and notes into one referral packet for a specialist.
What metadata can it find?
Author, software, dates, device details and other hidden fields embedded in the file.
Why does metadata matter?
Files can silently leak who, when and how they were created — important to check before sharing.
How do I see the hidden data inside a file before sharing it?
Upload the file and the tool shows all the metadata embedded in it, so you know what it carries before sending it.
Does it reveal who created the file and with what software?
Yes. It shows the author name, the software used, and the creation and modification dates if embedded.
Does it reveal where a photo was taken (GPS)?
If the photo carries embedded location data, it appears here — an important reason to check images before posting.
Is the file processed privately?
Yes. The file is inspected in your session only to show its data, then deleted, and never sent anywhere.