EZ2 (.ez2)
.ez2 file signature | application/vnd.ezpix-album
EZ2 is a sample library format associated with Emax synth samples and maintained within the Emulator-related software ecosystem. It is used to store instrument and waveform data for music production, sound design, and playback in compatible sampler applications. The format is generally considered safe; as a legacy audio resource type, it primarily poses the usual risks of corrupted or malformed media files rather than executable malware.
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
45 4D 58 32
Sources: Wikipedia
Extension
.ez2
MIME Type
application/vnd.ezpix-album
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .ez2 files in Python
def is_ez2(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid EZ2 by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x45, 0x4D, 0x58, 0x32])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .ez2 files in Node.js
function isEZ2(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x45, 0x4D, 0x58, 0x32]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .ez2 files in Go
func IsEZ2(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x45, 0x4D, 0x58, 0x32}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/ez2
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/ez2
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .ez2 file?
A .ez2 file is identified by the magic bytes 45 4D 58 32 at byte offset 0. EZ2 is a sample library format associated with Emax synth samples and maintained within the Emulator-related software ecosystem. It is used to store instrument and waveform data for music production, sound design, and playback in compatible sampler applications. The format is generally considered safe; as a legacy audio resource type, it primarily poses the usual risks of corrupted or malformed media files rather than executable malware.
What are the magic bytes for .ez2 files?
The magic bytes for EZ2 files are 45 4D 58 32 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .ez2 file?
To validate a .ez2 file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (45 4D 58 32) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .ez2 files?
The primary MIME type for .ez2 files is application/vnd.ezpix-album.
Is it safe to open .ez2 files?
EZ2 (.ez2) 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.