# jpeginfo

jpeginfo is a Digital Forensics product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

A command-line tool that extracts detailed technical information, metadata, and checksums from JPEG image files with support for multiple output formats.

Checked October 2026.

## What is jpeginfo?

jpeginfo is a command-line utility designed to extract and analyze detailed information from JPEG image files. The tool provides comprehensive metadata about JPEG files including image dimensions, compression settings, and embedded metadata.

Key capabilities include:
- Extraction of technical image properties such as width, height, and compression parameters
- Metadata analysis and display from JPEG file headers
- Checksum calculation support for MD5 and SHA-256 hash algorithms
- Multiple output format options including CSV and JSON for structured data export
- Cross-platform compatibility across Linux, MacOS, and Solaris systems
- Customizable display settings and input file specification options

The tool operates through command-line interface with various configuration parameters to control output formatting and information display. It processes JPEG files to reveal technical specifications and embedded data that may not be visible through standard image viewers.

jpeginfo serves digital forensics professionals, developers, and photographers who require detailed technical analysis of JPEG image files for investigation, development, or quality assessment purposes.

Tags: File Analysis

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Respond](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-respond-program-small-team): helps you contain and handle incidents.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Digital Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/categories/digital-forensics)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 153
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best MDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-mdr-solutions).

## jpeginfo FAQ

### What is jpeginfo?

jpeginfo is a product in the Digital Forensics category. It covers File Analysis.

### What is the pricing for jpeginfo?

jpeginfo is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/tjko/jpeginfo/.

### What are alternatives to jpeginfo?

Alternatives to jpeginfo listed on CybersecTools:

1. [MailXaminer MIME Header Analyzer](https://cybersectools.com/tools/mailxaminer-mime-header-analyzer) - Email forensics tool for analyzing MIME header fields across 20+ formats. (Commercial)
2. [Cyacomb](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cyacomb) - Digital forensics tools for detecting CSAM on devices and online platforms. (Commercial)
3. [CaseScan](https://cybersectools.com/tools/casescan) - Finds known and new child abuse material for police and online platforms (Commercial)

Compare all jpeginfo alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/jpeginfo](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/jpeginfo)

### What deployment and organization size does jpeginfo fit?

jpeginfo is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare jpeginfo with similar solutions

- [jpeginfo vs MailXaminer MIME Header Analyzer](https://cybersectools.com/compare/jpeginfo-vs-mailxaminer-mime-header-analyzer)
- [jpeginfo vs Cyacomb](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cyacomb-vs-jpeginfo)
- [jpeginfo vs CaseScan](https://cybersectools.com/compare/casescan-vs-jpeginfo)

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