DAX Compressed CD image (.dax)
.dax file signature | application/octet-stream
DAX Compressed CD image
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
44 41 58 00
Sources: Gary Kessler
All Known Signatures
2 signature variants are documented for .dax files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 44 41 58 00 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
| 46 4F 52 4D 00 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
Extension
.dax
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .dax files in Python
def is_dax(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid DAX by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x44, 0x41, 0x58, 0x00])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signature
How to validate .dax files in Node.js
function isDAX(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x44, 0x41, 0x58, 0x00]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}
How to validate .dax files in Go
func IsDAX(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x44, 0x41, 0x58, 0x00}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}
API Endpoint
/api/v1/dax
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/dax
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .dax file?
A .dax file is a DAX Compressed CD image file. DAX Compressed CD image
What are the magic bytes for .dax files?
The magic bytes for DAX Compressed CD image files are 44 41 58 00 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .dax file?
To validate a .dax file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (44 41 58 00) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .dax files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .dax files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .dax files?
DAX Compressed CD image (.dax) 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.