EOT (.eot)
.eot file signature | application/vnd.ms-fontobject
Magic Bytes
Offset 8
02 00 02 00
Sources: Apache Tika
Extension
.eot
MIME Type
application/vnd.ms-fontobject
Byte Offset
8
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .eot files in Python
def is_eot(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid EOT by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x02, 0x00, 0x02, 0x00])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signature
How to validate .eot files in Node.js
function isEOT(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x02, 0x00, 0x02, 0x00]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}
How to validate .eot files in Go
func IsEOT(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x02, 0x00, 0x02, 0x00}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}
API Endpoint
/api/v1/eot
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/eot
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .eot file?
A .eot file is a EOT file.
What are the magic bytes for .eot files?
The magic bytes for EOT files are 02 00 02 00 at byte offset 8. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .eot file?
To validate a .eot file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (02 00 02 00) at offset 8. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .eot files?
The primary MIME type for .eot files is application/vnd.ms-fontobject.
Is it safe to open .eot files?
EOT (.eot) 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.