- Format identification: Identify more than 15,000 file formats and display available properties.
- Browser viewing: View more than 150 supported file types without installing local software.
- Office files: Open supported Microsoft Office documents through the browser viewer.
- Image conversion: Convert supported images and camera raw files to JPEG, PNG, TIFF, GIF or BMP.
- Drag and drop: Upload a file by dropping it onto the page or selecting it manually.
FileHelper.com
Free browser tool to identify, view and convert files
Updated August 2, 2026
FileHelper.com Overview
FileHelper.com is a free web service for inspecting an unknown file. It can identify more than 15,000 formats, display properties and metadata, and render more than 150 supported file types in a browser. It also converts digital images, including supported camera raw files, to common image formats.
Key Features
Pricing
| Offer | Current price | Billing and scope |
|---|---|---|
| FileHelper.com | $0 | Free browser upload, identification, viewing and supported image conversion |
Files are uploaded to the service for browser processing; users should consider confidentiality before submitting sensitive material.
Pricing source: https://filehelper.com/
Pros
- No installation: Identification and viewing happen through the web page.
- Metadata included: Supported uploads return file properties as well as a view of the content.
- Free access: The current official page lists no charge.
Cons
- File upload required: Sensitive files leave the local device for online processing.
- Viewing coverage is smaller: Only a subset of identifiable formats can be rendered in the browser.
- Limited conversion scope: The stated conversion feature focuses on digital images rather than arbitrary file-to-file conversion.
