DSD Storage Facilityaudio file (.dsf)
.dsf file signature | application/octet-stream
Dreamcast Sound Format file, a subset of thePortable Sound Format.
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
44 53 44 20
Sources: Gary Kessler
All Known Signatures
2 signature variants are documented for .dsf files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 44 53 44 20 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
| 50 53 46 12 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
Extension
.dsf
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .dsf files in Python
def is_dsf(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid DSF by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x44, 0x53, 0x44, 0x20])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .dsf files in Node.js
function isDSF(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x44, 0x53, 0x44, 0x20]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .dsf files in Go
func IsDSF(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x44, 0x53, 0x44, 0x20}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/dsf
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/dsf
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .dsf file?
A .dsf file is a DSD Storage Facilityaudio file file. Dreamcast Sound Format file, a subset of thePortable Sound Format.
What are the magic bytes for .dsf files?
The magic bytes for DSD Storage Facilityaudio file files are 44 53 44 20 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .dsf file?
To validate a .dsf file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (44 53 44 20) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .dsf files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .dsf files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .dsf files?
DSD Storage Facilityaudio file (.dsf) 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.