File Content Extraction 26.1
Filter SDK C++ Programming Guide

# detect

File Content Extraction can provide information about a very large number of file formats. This sample program makes use of the file format detection API method.

The sample program takes a path to a file and prints the information reported by the API. For example, the following output is produced when you run the program with an `mp3` file:

    $ ./detect my_file
    Format: 270
    Description:    MPEG Audio
    Version:        3000
    Category:       9
    Category Name:  Audio
    Encrypted:      false

The `Format` and `Category` values are from the C++ enum defined in the `Keyview_Enumerations.hpp` file. See Enumerations for more information.

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Product: File Content Extraction 26.1

Topic Title: detect