MINIPSF (.minipsf)
.minipsf file signature | audio/x-psf
MINIPSF is a compact variant of the PlayStation Sound Format, developed and maintained by the PSF community for preserving audio data from PlayStation game music. It is used to store and play back extracted soundtrack content in emulators, music players, and archival collections. The format is largely legacy and is generally safe, though playback depends on compatible software and any embedded data should still be obtained from trusted sources.
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
50 53 46
Sources: Apache Tika
Extension
.minipsf
MIME Type
audio/x-psf
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .minipsf files in Python
def is_minipsf(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid MINIPSF by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x50, 0x53, 0x46])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(3) == signatureHow to validate .minipsf files in Node.js
function isMINIPSF(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x50, 0x53, 0x46]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 3).equals(signature);
}How to validate .minipsf files in Go
func IsMINIPSF(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x50, 0x53, 0x46}
if len(data) < 3 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:3], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/minipsf
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/minipsf
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .minipsf file?
A .minipsf file is identified by the magic bytes 50 53 46 at byte offset 0. MINIPSF is a compact variant of the PlayStation Sound Format, developed and maintained by the PSF community for preserving audio data from PlayStation game music. It is used to store and play back extracted soundtrack content in emulators, music players, and archival collections. The format is largely legacy and is generally safe, though playback depends on compatible software and any embedded data should still be obtained from trusted sources.
What are the magic bytes for .minipsf files?
The magic bytes for MINIPSF files are 50 53 46 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .minipsf file?
To validate a .minipsf 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 .minipsf files?
The primary MIME type for .minipsf files is audio/x-psf.
Is it safe to open .minipsf files?
MINIPSF (.minipsf) 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.