FT8 (.ft8)
.ft8 file signature | image/x-freehand
FT8 is a legacy vector graphics file format used by Adobe FreeHand 8, originally developed by Macromedia and later maintained by Adobe Systems after its acquisition of Macromedia. It was primarily used for creating illustrations, page layouts, logos, and print-oriented graphics in FreeHand-based workflows. As an obsolete format, FT8 files may not open in modern software and should be handled cautiously, though they are generally considered safe when sourced from trusted locations.
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
41 47 44 32
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
6 signature variants are documented for .ft8 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
.ft8
MIME Type
image/x-freehand
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .ft8 files in Python
def is_ft8(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid FT8 by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x41, 0x47, 0x44, 0x32])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .ft8 files in Node.js
function isFT8(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x41, 0x47, 0x44, 0x32]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .ft8 files in Go
func IsFT8(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/ft8
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/ft8
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Related Formats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .ft8 file?
A .ft8 file is identified by the magic bytes 41 47 44 32 at byte offset 0. FT8 is a legacy vector graphics file format used by Adobe FreeHand 8, originally developed by Macromedia and later maintained by Adobe Systems after its acquisition of Macromedia. It was primarily used for creating illustrations, page layouts, logos, and print-oriented graphics in FreeHand-based workflows. As an obsolete format, FT8 files may not open in modern software and should be handled cautiously, though they are generally considered safe when sourced from trusted locations.
What are the magic bytes for .ft8 files?
The magic bytes for FT8 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 .ft8 file?
To validate a .ft8 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 .ft8 files?
The primary MIME type for .ft8 files is image/x-freehand.
Is it safe to open .ft8 files?
FT8 (.ft8) 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.