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Asked: May 16, 20262026-05-16T10:00:38+00:00 2026-05-16T10:00:38+00:00

How do I detect if an uploaded file is an image using PHP? I

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How do I detect if an uploaded file is an image using PHP?

I do not want to use imagesize() or check on the file extension.

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    2026-05-16T10:00:39+00:00Added an answer on May 16, 2026 at 10:00 am

    Don’t be silly, use a tool especially made for this purpose – getimagesize()

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