FT7 (.ft7)
.ft7 file signature | image/x-freehand
FT7 is a legacy vector graphics file format associated with Macromedia FreeHand, later maintained through Adobe’s stewardship of the product line. It was used for creating illustrations, page layouts, logos, and other print-oriented artwork in desktop publishing and graphic design workflows. As an older proprietary format, support is limited in modern software, but it is generally considered safe to open when sourced from trusted archives.
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
41 47 44 32
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
6 signature variants are documented for .ft7 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
.ft7
MIME Type
image/x-freehand
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .ft7 files in Python
def is_ft7(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid FT7 by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x41, 0x47, 0x44, 0x32])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .ft7 files in Node.js
function isFT7(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x41, 0x47, 0x44, 0x32]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .ft7 files in Go
func IsFT7(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/ft7
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/ft7
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Related Formats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .ft7 file?
A .ft7 file is identified by the magic bytes 41 47 44 32 at byte offset 0. FT7 is a legacy vector graphics file format associated with Macromedia FreeHand, later maintained through Adobe’s stewardship of the product line. It was used for creating illustrations, page layouts, logos, and other print-oriented artwork in desktop publishing and graphic design workflows. As an older proprietary format, support is limited in modern software, but it is generally considered safe to open when sourced from trusted archives.
What are the magic bytes for .ft7 files?
The magic bytes for FT7 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 .ft7 file?
To validate a .ft7 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 .ft7 files?
The primary MIME type for .ft7 files is image/x-freehand.
Is it safe to open .ft7 files?
FT7 (.ft7) 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.