Google Chrome dictionary file (.bdic)
.bdic file signature | application/octet-stream
Google Chrome dictionary file
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
42 41 41 44
Sources: Gary Kessler
All Known Signatures
2 signature variants are documented for .bdic files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 42 41 41 44 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
| 42 44 69 63 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
Extension
.bdic
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .bdic files in Python
def is_bdic(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid BDIC by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x42, 0x41, 0x41, 0x44])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .bdic files in Node.js
function isBDIC(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x42, 0x41, 0x41, 0x44]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .bdic files in Go
func IsBDIC(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x42, 0x41, 0x41, 0x44}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/bdic
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/bdic
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .bdic file?
A .bdic file is a Google Chrome dictionary file file. Google Chrome dictionary file
What are the magic bytes for .bdic files?
The magic bytes for Google Chrome dictionary file files are 42 41 41 44 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .bdic file?
To validate a .bdic file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (42 41 41 44) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .bdic files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .bdic files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .bdic files?
Google Chrome dictionary file (.bdic) 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.