FH7 (.fh7)
.fh7 file signature | image/x-freehand
FreeHand 7 (FH7) is a legacy vector graphics file format created by Altsys and later maintained by Macromedia for the FreeHand drawing application. It was used for illustrations, logos, page layouts, and other desktop publishing artwork, and is typically opened in FreeHand or imported by compatible graphics editors. As an older proprietary format, it is generally safe but may have limited support in modern software, so files from untrusted sources should be handled with standard caution.
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
41 47 44 32
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
6 signature variants are documented for .fh7 files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 41 47 44 32 | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 41 47 44 33 | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 41 47 44 34 | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 46 72 65 65 48 61 6E 64 31 30 | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 46 72 65 65 48 61 6E 64 31 31 | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 46 72 65 65 48 61 6E 64 31 32 | 0 | Apache Tika |
Extension
.fh7
MIME Type
image/x-freehand
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .fh7 files in Python
def is_fh7(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid FH7 by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x41, 0x47, 0x44, 0x32])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .fh7 files in Node.js
function isFH7(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x41, 0x47, 0x44, 0x32]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .fh7 files in Go
func IsFH7(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x41, 0x47, 0x44, 0x32}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/fh7
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/fh7
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Related Formats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .fh7 file?
A .fh7 file is identified by the magic bytes 41 47 44 32 at byte offset 0. FreeHand 7 (FH7) is a legacy vector graphics file format created by Altsys and later maintained by Macromedia for the FreeHand drawing application. It was used for illustrations, logos, page layouts, and other desktop publishing artwork, and is typically opened in FreeHand or imported by compatible graphics editors. As an older proprietary format, it is generally safe but may have limited support in modern software, so files from untrusted sources should be handled with standard caution.
What are the magic bytes for .fh7 files?
The magic bytes for FH7 files are 41 47 44 32 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .fh7 file?
To validate a .fh7 file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (41 47 44 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 .fh7 files?
The primary MIME type for .fh7 files is image/x-freehand.
Is it safe to open .fh7 files?
FH7 (.fh7) 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.