Headerfiler
Headerfiler is a software concept referring to a component or service that manages header information associated with digital files and messages. It focuses on extracting, normalizing, storing, and retrieving header metadata to improve search, organization, and provenance tracking.
Core functionality includes ingesting files or messages, parsing header blocks, and supporting multiple header formats such
Architecture and integration aspects describe headerfiler as a modular component in a digital asset management or
Typical use cases include email archiving and eDiscovery, photo and media management, content management systems, and
Limitations and considerations involve variability in header formats, potential privacy concerns, and the challenge of normalizing
See also: metadata, header, EXIF, IPTC, XMP, RFC 5322, MIME, digital forensics.