Check individual files online for viruses - how it works

If you find suspicious files that your anti-virus program does not recognize, check them online again for viruses. We show you on which pages this works.

Scan files online for viruses

There are several providers where you can upload files and have them checked for viruses. After uploading, your file will be scanned by several anti-virus tools.

1. First open the VirusTotal or Jottis malware scanner website. With "VirusTotal" your file is currently checked by most anti-virus programs.
2. Use the button "Choose one" or click in the free input field. Then a small window opens in which you can select the desired file from your hard drive.
3. If you click on the blue "Scan" button, your file will be uploaded and scanned by a total of 49 anti-virus programs at "VirusTotal". Depending on the size of the file, this takes between 30 and 60 seconds.
4. You will then receive a list of all scan results: If the file was recognized as "clean", a checkmark appears behind the respective tool. If a software detects a virus, this is indicated by a red cross.
5. The name of the pest is also displayed and you can find out more: for example, whether it is a harmful virus at all.

To check your entire system for viruses, we recommend a scan with the free tool Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.