file

Linux · Files · available in the simulator

What it does

Determines file type by inspecting its contents.

Syntax

file [opciones] archivo...

Options and parameters

• -i

  Outputs MIME type strings.

  file -i imagen.png
• -b

  Brief mode; displays only the type, omitting the file name.

• -L

  Follows symbolic links.

Usage examples

• file imagen.png
• file -i documento.pdf
• file foto.png
• file -i archivo
• file -i imagen.png

Related commands

• bzip2
• cmp
• cp
• find
• gzip
• ln