Show Partner graphics file (.gx2)
.gx2 file signature | application/octet-stream
Show Partner graphics file (not confirmed)
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
47 58 32
Sources: Gary Kessler
Extension
.gx2
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .gx2 files in Python
def is_gx2(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid GX2 by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x47, 0x58, 0x32])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(3) == signatureHow to validate .gx2 files in Node.js
function isGX2(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x47, 0x58, 0x32]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 3).equals(signature);
}How to validate .gx2 files in Go
func IsGX2(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x47, 0x58, 0x32}
if len(data) < 3 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:3], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/gx2
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/gx2
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .gx2 file?
A .gx2 file is a Show Partner graphics file file. Show Partner graphics file (not confirmed)
What are the magic bytes for .gx2 files?
The magic bytes for Show Partner graphics file files are 47 58 32 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .gx2 file?
To validate a .gx2 file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (47 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 .gx2 files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .gx2 files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .gx2 files?
Show Partner graphics file (.gx2) 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.