fileinspector

noun
UK /ˈfaɪl ɪnˌspɛktə/
US /ˈfaɪl ɪnˌspɛktər/

A tool that looks at a computer file to see what is inside it.

The fileinspector showed us that the picture file was not broken.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person whose job is to check that files are correct and in order.

The fileinspector at the office made sure every document was signed.

3. A program feature that shows hidden details about a file, like its size and type.

Open the fileinspector to see when the file was last changed.

4. A tool used to find mistakes or problems inside a file.

The fileinspector warned us that the video file was damaged.