ENS (.ens)
.ens file signature | application/x-endnote-style
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
00 08
Sources: Apache Tika
Extension
.ens
MIME Type
application/x-endnote-style
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .ens files in Python
def is_ens(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid ENS by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x00, 0x08])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(2) == signature
How to validate .ens files in Node.js
function isENS(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x00, 0x08]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 2).equals(signature);
}
How to validate .ens files in Go
func IsENS(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x00, 0x08}
if len(data) < 2 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:2], signature)
}
API Endpoint
/api/v1/ens
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/ens
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .ens file?
A .ens file is a ENS file.
What are the magic bytes for .ens files?
The magic bytes for ENS files are 00 08 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .ens file?
To validate a .ens file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (00 08) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .ens files?
The primary MIME type for .ens files is application/x-endnote-style.
Is it safe to open .ens files?
ENS (.ens) 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.