File Format Gallery for Kaitai Struct
Key Takeaways
- The gallery contains file formats specified formally using the Kaitai Struct language.
- Specifications can be used as concise text references.
- Formats can be visualized as block diagrams using GraphViz.
- The specifications allow for detailed exploration of hex dumps via a visualizer.
- The Kaitai Struct compiler can generate ready-made libraries in supported programming languages.
The Kaitai Struct Format Gallery is a repository featuring file formats that adhere to formal specifications written in the Kaitai Struct language. Users have several ways to leverage these specifications, starting with using them directly as straightforward text references. For enhanced understanding, the formats can be rendered as visual block diagrams through integration with GraphViz. Additionally, the specifications enable detailed inspection of hex dumps using an integrated visualizer tool. A key feature is the ability to compile these specifications using the Kaitai Struct compiler into functional, ready-made libraries compatible with various target programming languages. A comprehensive overview of all entries and their associated metadata is available via the File Format Cross-References page.
