FH9 (.fh9)
.fh9 file signature | image/x-freehand
FH9 is a vector graphics file format associated with Adobe FreeHand 9, originally developed by Macromedia and later maintained by Adobe after its acquisition of the product line. It was used for illustrations, page layouts, logos, and print-oriented artwork in desktop publishing and design workflows. The format is now legacy and may require older software or converters to open; 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 .fh9 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
.fh9
MIME Type
image/x-freehand
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .fh9 files in Python
def is_fh9(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid FH9 by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x41, 0x47, 0x44, 0x32])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .fh9 files in Node.js
function isFH9(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x41, 0x47, 0x44, 0x32]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .fh9 files in Go
func IsFH9(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/fh9
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/fh9
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Related Formats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .fh9 file?
A .fh9 file is identified by the magic bytes 41 47 44 32 at byte offset 0. FH9 is a vector graphics file format associated with Adobe FreeHand 9, originally developed by Macromedia and later maintained by Adobe after its acquisition of the product line. It was used for illustrations, page layouts, logos, and print-oriented artwork in desktop publishing and design workflows. The format is now legacy and may require older software or converters to open; files from untrusted sources should be handled with standard caution.
What are the magic bytes for .fh9 files?
The magic bytes for FH9 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 .fh9 file?
To validate a .fh9 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 .fh9 files?
The primary MIME type for .fh9 files is image/x-freehand.
Is it safe to open .fh9 files?
FH9 (.fh9) 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.