HTC (.htc)
.htc file signature | text/plain
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
8 signature variants are documented for .htc files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 4D 45 54 41 46 4F 4E 54 2C | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 2F 2A | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 2F 2F | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 3B 3B | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FE FF | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF FE | 0 | Apache Tika |
| EF BB BF | 0 | Apache Tika |
Extension
.htc
MIME Type
text/plain
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .htc files in Python
def is_htc(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid HTC by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x54, 0x68, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x54, 0x65, 0x58, 0x2C])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(12) == signatureHow to validate .htc files in Node.js
function isHTC(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x54, 0x68, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x54, 0x65, 0x58, 0x2C]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 12).equals(signature);
}How to validate .htc files in Go
func IsHTC(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x54, 0x68, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x54, 0x65, 0x58, 0x2C}
if len(data) < 12 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:12], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/htc
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/htc
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .htc file?
A .htc file is a HTC file.
What are the magic bytes for .htc files?
The magic bytes for HTC files are 54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .htc file?
To validate a .htc file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .htc files?
The primary MIME type for .htc files is text/plain.
Is it safe to open .htc files?
HTC (.htc) 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.