M2A (.m2a)
.m2a file signature | audio/mpeg
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
FF F2
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
13 signature variants are documented for .m2a files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| FF F2 | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF F3 | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF F4 | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF F5 | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF F6 | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF F7 | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF FA | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF FB | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF FC | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF FD | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF E3 | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF FF | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 49 44 33 | 0 | Apache Tika |
Extension
.m2a
MIME Type
audio/mpeg
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .m2a files in Python
def is_m2a(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid M2A by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0xFF, 0xF2])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(2) == signature
How to validate .m2a files in Node.js
function isM2A(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0xFF, 0xF2]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 2).equals(signature);
}
How to validate .m2a files in Go
func IsM2A(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0xFF, 0xF2}
if len(data) < 2 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:2], signature)
}
API Endpoint
/api/v1/m2a
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/m2a
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .m2a file?
A .m2a file is a M2A file.
What are the magic bytes for .m2a files?
The magic bytes for M2A files are FF F2 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .m2a file?
To validate a .m2a file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (FF F2) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .m2a files?
The primary MIME type for .m2a files is audio/mpeg.
Is it safe to open .m2a files?
M2A (.m2a) 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.