Frequently Asked Questions
Online RIFF Tools is a browser-based RIFF file viewer and utility suite. You can open RIFF files, inspect chunk data, compare files, and validate structure without installing desktop software.
Go to the RIFF Viewer page, drag and drop your file, then explore the chunk tree and hex output. The tool supports RIFF-based formats such as WAV, AVI, and WEBP containers.
No. File parsing happens locally in your browser. Your files stay on your device and are not uploaded to Online RIFF Tools servers.
RIFF Checker analyzes uploaded files for structural issues and warnings so you can troubleshoot malformed chunks or invalid metadata quickly.
RIFF Compare analyzes two files side by side and reports differences in metadata, chunk order, chunk size, and raw data.
Yes. The core RIFF viewer, checker, and compare tools are free to use.
Email issue@onlinerifftools.co.uk with your file type, browser version, and a short description of the problem so issues can be reproduced quickly.
Online RIFF Tools was built by David Taylor under TaylorMadeCode to provide a practical, privacy-first way to inspect RIFF files on any platform.