KGB archive (.kgb)
.kgb file signature | application/octet-stream
KGB archive
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
4B 47 42 5F 61 72 63 68 20 2D
Sources: Gary Kessler
Extension
.kgb
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .kgb files in Python
def is_kgb(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid KGB by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x4B, 0x47, 0x42, 0x5F, 0x61, 0x72, 0x63, 0x68, 0x20, 0x2D])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(10) == signatureHow to validate .kgb files in Node.js
function isKGB(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x4B, 0x47, 0x42, 0x5F, 0x61, 0x72, 0x63, 0x68, 0x20, 0x2D]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 10).equals(signature);
}How to validate .kgb files in Go
func IsKGB(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x4B, 0x47, 0x42, 0x5F, 0x61, 0x72, 0x63, 0x68, 0x20, 0x2D}
if len(data) < 10 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:10], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/kgb
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/kgb
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .kgb file?
A .kgb file is a KGB archive file. KGB archive
What are the magic bytes for .kgb files?
The magic bytes for KGB archive files are 4B 47 42 5F 61 72 63 68 20 2D at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .kgb file?
To validate a .kgb file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (4B 47 42 5F 61 72 63 68 20 2D) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .kgb files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .kgb files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .kgb files?
KGB archive (.kgb) 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.