MINIGSF magic bytes (.minigsf)
.minigsf file signature: 50 53 46 | audio/x-psf
Category: Audio
MINIGSF is a music file format in the PSF family, created and maintained by the PlayStation Sound Format community for preserving and replaying extracted game audio data. It is used primarily for archiving and playing soundtrack rips from handheld games, often through specialized audio players, media libraries, and emulator-based tools. The format is generally safe to handle, although playback depends on compatible decoders and associated emulation components; it is considered a legacy niche format.
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
50 53 46
Sources: Apache Tika
Validation Code
How to validate .minigsf files in Python
def is_minigsf(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid MINIGSF by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x50, 0x53, 0x46])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(3) == signatureHow to validate .minigsf files in Node.js
function isMINIGSF(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x50, 0x53, 0x46]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 3).equals(signature);
}How to validate .minigsf files in Go
func IsMINIGSF(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x50, 0x53, 0x46}
if len(data) < 3 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:3], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/minigsf
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/minigsf
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .minigsf file?
A .minigsf file is identified by the magic bytes 50 53 46 at byte offset 0. MINIGSF is a music file format in the PSF family, created and maintained by the PlayStation Sound Format community for preserving and replaying extracted game audio data. It is used primarily for archiving and playing soundtrack rips from handheld games, often through specialized audio players, media libraries, and emulator-based tools. The format is generally safe to handle, although playback depends on compatible decoders and associated emulation components; it is considered a legacy niche format.
What are the magic bytes for .minigsf files?
The magic bytes for MINIGSF (.minigsf) files are 50 53 46 at byte offset 0. These bytes identify the file format more reliably than the extension alone.
How do I validate a .minigsf file?
To validate a .minigsf file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (50 53 46) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .minigsf files?
The primary MIME type for .minigsf files is audio/x-psf.
Is it safe to open .minigsf files?
MINIGSF (.minigsf) 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.