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AOL client preferences/settings file (.ind)

.ind file signature | application/octet-stream

AOL client preferences/settings file (MAIN.IND)

Safe

Magic Bytes

Offset 0
41 4F 4C 49 44 58

Sources: Gary Kessler

Extension

.ind

MIME Type

application/octet-stream

Byte Offset

0

Risk Level

Safe

Validation Code

How to validate .ind files in Python

Python
def is_ind(file_path: str) -> bool:
    """Check if file is a valid IND by magic bytes."""
    signature = bytes([0x41, 0x4F, 0x4C, 0x49, 0x44, 0x58])
    with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
        return f.read(6) == signature

How to validate .ind files in Node.js

Node.js
function isIND(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
  const signature = Buffer.from([0x41, 0x4F, 0x4C, 0x49, 0x44, 0x58]);
  return buffer.subarray(0, 6).equals(signature);
}

How to validate .ind files in Go

Go
func IsIND(data []byte) bool {
    signature := []byte{0x41, 0x4F, 0x4C, 0x49, 0x44, 0x58}
    if len(data) < 6 {
        return false
    }
    return bytes.Equal(data[:6], signature)
}

API Endpoint

GET /api/v1/ind
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/ind

See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a .ind file?

A .ind file is a AOL client preferences/settings file file. AOL client preferences/settings file (MAIN.IND)

What are the magic bytes for .ind files?

The magic bytes for AOL client preferences/settings file files are 41 4F 4C 49 44 58 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.

How do I validate a .ind file?

To validate a .ind file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (41 4F 4C 49 44 58) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.

What is the MIME type for .ind files?

There is no officially registered MIME type for .ind files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.

Is it safe to open .ind files?

AOL client preferences/settings file (.ind) 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.