File X-Ray for Engineers
The submittal is due to the client by 5 PM and the 150 MB drawing set will not upload. If you work as one of the engineers, 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 Engineers use File X-Ray
Day to day, engineers handle technical drawings, CAD exports, specifications, inspection reports, datasheets and project submittals — exactly the kind of files this tool is built for.
- Combining drawings, specs and calculations into one numbered submittal package.
- Compressing large CAD-export PDFs so they pass the project portal limit.
- Flattening markups and stamps so the approved revision cannot be changed.
- Converting between PDF and editable formats without corrupting drawing scale.
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 engineers work
- ✓Handles large, drawing-heavy files without choking or downsampling detail.
- ✓Flattening locks the approved revision so site copies stay authoritative.
- ✓No install on locked-down corporate machines — runs in the browser.
File X-Ray — Frequently asked questions
Is File X-Ray free for engineers?
Yes. Handles large, drawing-heavy files without choking or downsampling detail. There is no signup, no trial and no watermark on your files.
What kind of files can engineers use File X-Ray for?
File X-Ray works with the documents engineers handle every day — technical drawings, CAD exports, specifications, inspection reports, datasheets and project submittals. A common case: Combining drawings, specs and calculations into one numbered submittal package.
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.