File X-Ray for Students
It is 11:50 PM, the submission closes at midnight, and the portal rejects your 40 MB project file. If you work as one of the students, 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 Students use File X-Ray
Day to day, students handle lecture notes, research papers, assignment PDFs, scanned textbooks, thesis chapters and study guides — exactly the kind of files this tool is built for.
- Submitting assignments before a deadline when the upload portal only accepts one PDF under a strict size limit.
- Combining scattered lecture slides, handwritten notes and readings into one revision file.
- Sharing heavy scanned textbooks with classmates over slow campus Wi-Fi or messaging apps.
- Working from a phone or a shared library computer with no software installed.
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 students work
- ✓No software to install — works on lab computers, Chromebooks and phones.
- ✓Free forever, because a student budget should not include document tools.
- ✓Files are deleted automatically, so private grades and ID scans stay private.
File X-Ray — Frequently asked questions
Is File X-Ray free for students?
Yes. No software to install — works on lab computers, Chromebooks and phones. There is no signup, no trial and no watermark on your files.
What kind of files can students use File X-Ray for?
File X-Ray works with the documents students handle every day — lecture notes, research papers, assignment PDFs, scanned textbooks, thesis chapters and study guides. A common case: Submitting assignments before a deadline when the upload portal only accepts one PDF under a strict size limit.
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.