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Image File Regex Pattern

Matches common image file extensions including JPEG, PNG, GIF, SVG, WebP, BMP, ICO, and TIFF.

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File & Path
Beginner
Difficulty
Universal
Language
i
Flags
// Regular Expression
/\.(jpe?g|png|gif|svg|webp|bmp|ico|tiff?)$/i

Live Regex Tester

Pattern Breakdown

\.(jpe?g|png|gif|svg|webp|bmp|ico|tiff?)$
Character class [ ]
Group ( )
Quantifier { }
Anchor ^ $
Repetition * + ?
Escape \
Alternation |
Any char .

Code Examples

JavaScript

const regex = /\.(jpe?g|png|gif|svg|webp|bmp|ico|tiff?)$/i;
const test = "photo.jpg";
console.log(regex.test(test)); // true

// Extract matches
const matches = test.match(regex);
console.log(matches);

Python

import re

pattern = r'\.(jpe?g|png|gif|svg|webp|bmp|ico|tiff?)$'
test = "photo.jpg"
match = re.search(pattern, test, re.IGNORECASE)
print(match)  # Found!

Go

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "regexp"
)

func main() {
    re := regexp.MustCompile(`\.(jpe?g|png|gif|svg|webp|bmp|ico|tiff?)$`)
    fmt.Println(re.MatchString("photo.jpg")) // true
}

Common Use Cases

Upload validationfile filteringmedia processing

Match Examples

InputResult
photo.jpgMatch
script.jsNo Match

About the Image File Regex

Matches common image file extensions including JPEG, PNG, GIF, SVG, WebP, BMP, ICO, and TIFF.

Regular expressions (regex) are powerful pattern matching tools used across virtually all programming languages. The image file pattern is classified as beginner difficulty in the file & path category. It works in all major programming languages.

When using this regex, always consider edge cases and test thoroughly with real-world data. Use the interactive tester above to validate the pattern against your specific inputs before deploying to production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Image File regex pattern?

Matches common image file extensions including JPEG, PNG, GIF, SVG, WebP, BMP, ICO, and TIFF.

How do I use the Image File regex?

Use the pattern /\.(jpe?g|png|gif|svg|webp|bmp|ico|tiff?)$/i in your code. In JavaScript: new RegExp('\.(jpe?g|png|gif|svg|webp|bmp|ico|tiff?)$', 'i'). Test it above with your own input.

What does this Image File regex match?

This pattern matches: "photo.jpg". It does NOT match: "script.js". Upload validation, file filtering, media processing.

Is the Image File regex beginner-friendly?

This pattern is rated Beginner. It uses basic regex syntax and is easy to understand.

What languages support the Image File regex?

This pattern works in all major programming languages including JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, Go, Ruby, PHP, and more. Syntax may vary slightly between regex engines.

Can I modify the Image File regex for my use case?

Yes! Use the interactive tester above to modify the pattern and test with your own data. Common modifications include making it case-insensitive (add 'i' flag), matching globally (add 'g' flag), or adjusting character classes.

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