# exiftool
> Extract metadata from files (PDF, images, documents, executables)

**Category:** [[categories/examine-static-properties-general|Examine Static Properties > General]] | **Tier:** Rich (FOR610)
**Docs:** [https://docs.remnux.org/discover-the-tools/examine+static+properties/general](https://docs.remnux.org/discover-the-tools/examine+static+properties/general)

## Usage
```bash
exiftool document.pdf
exiftool specimen.exe
```

## Workflows
- [[workflows/static-analysis-workflow|Static Properties Analysis]] — Step 1: File Identification & Hashing

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## FOR610
**Sections:** 1

#metadata #triage