Metadata Analysis
Our specialised metadata analysis service can uncover critical evidence embedded within electronic documents. With decades of experience in digital forensics, our team provides comprehensive metadata examination for law firms, corporate clients, and investigation specialists.
Why Choose Our Metadata Analysis Service?
When you need to verify document authenticity, establish timelines, or investigate potential misconduct, our experts can perform an initial assessment of the data to determine if there is evidence of file creation, modification, document ID's and revisions, and creators names. Our forensic specialists combine advanced technical expertise with legal and business experience to ensure every investigation yields actionable results.
Our Comprehensive Analysis Process
Initial Document Collection
Our process begins with securing the earliest available versions of relevant documents. This critical first step ensures we capture the most complete metadata available, establishing the strongest possible foundation for your investigation. Our forensic experts employ specialised tools and protocols to preserve all metadata during the collection process.
Professional Analysis Services
Our team analyses metadata across all major document types:
Microsoft Office Documents
We extract and analyse creation dates, modification histories, author information, and revision trails, revealing the complete lifecycle of your documents. Our analysis uncovers collaborative editing patterns, internal comments, and document workflows that can prove crucial to your case.
PDF Documents
Our specialised PDF analysis reveals document origins, modification histories, and conversion trails. We can examine digital signatures, and embedded content to establish document authenticity and document changes over time.
Email Communications
Our email analysis service provides comprehensive examination of email headers, and attachment analysis. We reconstruct communication patterns and establish definitive timelines for your investigation.
Digital Images
We analyse embedded image metadata (EXIF data) to verify creation dates, locations, and modifications. Our service helps authenticate digital images and establish their provenance for legal proceedings.
Applications of Our Service
Legal Investigations
Our metadata analysis service supports legal teams by:
Establishing document authenticity and admissibility
Reconstructing accurate event timelines
Uncovering evidence of document manipulation
Identifying relevant parties and communications
Supporting legal arguments with forensic evidence
Corporate Investigations
We assist businesses with:
Internal misconduct investigations
Intellectual property theft
Data reviews
Fraudulent Activity
Document Manipulation
Our Expert Approach
Advanced Forensic Methodology
Our team employs industry-leading forensic tools and verified methodologies to ensure the highest standard of evidence collection and analysis. We maintain strict chain-of-custody protocols and detailed documentation throughout the investigation process.
Comprehensive Reporting
Each investigation concludes with a detailed report suitable for legal proceedings. Our reports include:
Complete technical findings in clear, and concise language
Supporting exhibits and documentation
Expert interpretation of results
Recommendations for further action
Expert witness testimony when required
Get in touch with us today to learn more about our document analysis services.
What is Metadata Analysis?
Metadata analysis is the examination of data about data — hidden information embedded within digital files that provides context and details about their origin, history, and usage. Metadata can include timestamps, file creation and modification dates, author information and more.
Speak with one of our Digital Forensics Experts today to discuss your needs and benefit from our expertise across multiple disciplines, including Cell Site Analysis, Computer Forensics, Mobile Phone Forensics and Digital Document Review.
Our dedicated team of experts are on hand to help you with your enquiry.
Contact us now to learn how our comprehensive services can support your case or investigation.