File Type Identification

File type identification, or file format recognition, refers to the process of determining the specific format or type of a computer file based on its content or file extension. This task is crucial in computing and information systems, ensuring that software and systems correctly handle and parse files, thereby safeguarding compatibility and security. As part of miscellaneous tasks, file type identification is widely applied in data management, network security, and file transfer, enhancing the intelligence and automation levels of systems.