Overview
flutter_file_info is a Flutter plugin that enables retrieval of detailed file metadata, such as size, creation date, and file type. It supports native icons assigned by the operating system based on file extensions, enhancing visual consistency across platforms. Designed for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, it integrates seamlessly into file management applications. The plugin simplifies access to system-level file information without requiring platform-specific code. It's ideal for apps needing rich file previews or detailed file properties.
Use cases
- File browser development
- Media file metadata extraction
- File preview thumbnails
- Cross-platform file utilities
- Desktop file management
Key features
- Native file icons by type
- Cross-platform support
- File size and timestamp retrieval
- Simple API integration
- Extensible metadata access
Suitable for
- Developers building file explorers
- Apps requiring file metadata
- Desktop and mobile file utilities
- UIs with file previews
- Plugins needing file info
Considerations
- Requires platform-specific permissions
- Limited to basic file metadata
- Icon rendering may vary by OS
- Not suitable for large file scanning
- Depends on underlying OS file system APIs