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AOL database files: address book (.aby)

.aby file signature | application/octet-stream

AOL database files: address book (ABY) and user configurationdata (MAIN.IDX)

Safe

Magic Bytes

Offset 0
41 4F 4C 44 42

Sources: Gary Kessler

Extension

.aby

MIME Type

application/octet-stream

Byte Offset

0

Risk Level

Safe

Validation Code

How to validate .aby files in Python

Python
def is_aby(file_path: str) -> bool:
    """Check if file is a valid ABY by magic bytes."""
    signature = bytes([0x41, 0x4F, 0x4C, 0x44, 0x42])
    with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
        return f.read(5) == signature

How to validate .aby files in Node.js

Node.js
function isABY(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
  const signature = Buffer.from([0x41, 0x4F, 0x4C, 0x44, 0x42]);
  return buffer.subarray(0, 5).equals(signature);
}

How to validate .aby files in Go

Go
func IsABY(data []byte) bool {
    signature := []byte{0x41, 0x4F, 0x4C, 0x44, 0x42}
    if len(data) < 5 {
        return false
    }
    return bytes.Equal(data[:5], signature)
}

API Endpoint

GET /api/v1/aby
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/aby

See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a .aby file?

A .aby file is a AOL database files: address book file. AOL database files: address book (ABY) and user configurationdata (MAIN.IDX)

What are the magic bytes for .aby files?

The magic bytes for AOL database files: address book files are 41 4F 4C 44 42 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.

How do I validate a .aby file?

To validate a .aby file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (41 4F 4C 44 42) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.

What is the MIME type for .aby files?

There is no officially registered MIME type for .aby files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.

Is it safe to open .aby files?

AOL database files: address book (.aby) files are generally safe to open. They are classified as low risk because they primarily contain data rather than executable code. However, always ensure files come from a trusted source.