Tool to extract strings from a file (binary, image or other) in order to find text content.
Strings Extractor - dCode
Tag(s) : Text Processing
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Strings Extractor
Strings Extractor
Answers to Questions (FAQ)
What is a string extractor? (Definition)
A string extractor is a tool that identifies and extracts readable sequences of characters (text strings) from non-text files. These strings can include plain text, hidden messages, links, or special information hidden in executable files, images, archives, or any other type of file.
How does string extraction work?
The tool scans a file for sequences of printable characters (usually in ASCII encoding), which are separated by non-printable characters or binary data.
Example: In an ELF executable binary file, the extractor will find strings like: /lib64/ld-linux-x86-64.so.2 or other similar signature strings.
What is the Unix strings command?
The Unix strings command is a command-line utility specific to Unix/Linux-based systems, used to extract printable strings from binary files.
dCode's String Extractor has a similar operation with additional features and a user interface.
How to extract passwords?
If a password or sensitive data is stored in plain text in a file, the tool can extract it. However, it cannot decrypt encrypted or compressed data.
Source code
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