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Inter@ctive Pager Backup (.ipd)

.ipd file signature | application/octet-stream

Inter@ctive Pager Backup (BlackBerry) backup file

Safe

Magic Bytes

Offset 0
49 6E 74 65 72 40 63 74 69 76 65 20 50 61 67 65

Sources: Gary Kessler

Extension

.ipd

MIME Type

application/octet-stream

Byte Offset

0

Risk Level

Safe

Validation Code

How to validate .ipd files in Python

Python 
def is_ipd(file_path: str) -> bool:
    """Check if file is a valid IPD by magic bytes."""
    signature = bytes([0x49, 0x6E, 0x74, 0x65, 0x72, 0x40, 0x63, 0x74, 0x69, 0x76, 0x65, 0x20, 0x50, 0x61, 0x67, 0x65])
    with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
        return f.read(16) == signature

How to validate .ipd files in Node.js

Node.js 
function isIPD(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
  const signature = Buffer.from([0x49, 0x6E, 0x74, 0x65, 0x72, 0x40, 0x63, 0x74, 0x69, 0x76, 0x65, 0x20, 0x50, 0x61, 0x67, 0x65]);
  return buffer.subarray(0, 16).equals(signature);
}

How to validate .ipd files in Go

Go 
func IsIPD(data []byte) bool {
    signature := []byte{0x49, 0x6E, 0x74, 0x65, 0x72, 0x40, 0x63, 0x74, 0x69, 0x76, 0x65, 0x20, 0x50, 0x61, 0x67, 0x65}
    if len(data) < 16 {
        return false
    }
    return bytes.Equal(data[:16], signature)
}

API Endpoint

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

See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a .ipd file?

A .ipd file is a Inter@ctive Pager Backup file. Inter@ctive Pager Backup (BlackBerry) backup file

What are the magic bytes for .ipd files?

The magic bytes for Inter@ctive Pager Backup files are 49 6E 74 65 72 40 63 74 69 76 65 20 50 61 67 65 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.

How do I validate a .ipd file?

To validate a .ipd file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (49 6E 74 65 72 40 63 74 69 76 65 20 50 61 67 65) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.

What is the MIME type for .ipd files?

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

Is it safe to open .ipd files?

Inter@ctive Pager Backup (.ipd) 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.