Generic JPEG Image fileTrailer:FF D9 (.jpe)
.jpe file signature | image/jpeg
Generic JPEG Image fileTrailer:FF D9(ÿÙ)
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
FF D8 FF
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
3 signature variants are documented for .jpe files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| FF D8 FF | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF D8 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
| FF D8 FF E0 4A 46 49 46 00 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
Extension
.jpe
MIME Type
image/jpeg
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .jpe files in Python
def is_jpe(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid JPE by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0xFF, 0xD8, 0xFF])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(3) == signatureHow to validate .jpe files in Node.js
function isJPE(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0xFF, 0xD8, 0xFF]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 3).equals(signature);
}How to validate .jpe files in Go
func IsJPE(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0xFF, 0xD8, 0xFF}
if len(data) < 3 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:3], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/jpe
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/jpe
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .jpe file?
A .jpe file is a Generic JPEG Image fileTrailer:FF D9 file. Generic JPEG Image fileTrailer:FF D9(ÿÙ)
What are the magic bytes for .jpe files?
The magic bytes for Generic JPEG Image fileTrailer:FF D9 files are FF D8 FF at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .jpe file?
To validate a .jpe file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (FF D8 FF) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .jpe files?
The primary MIME type for .jpe files is image/jpeg.
Is it safe to open .jpe files?
Generic JPEG Image fileTrailer:FF D9 (.jpe) 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.