MPE (.mpe)
.mpe file signature | video/mpeg
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
00 00 01 B3
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
2 signature variants are documented for .mpe files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 00 00 01 B3 | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 00 00 01 BA | 0 | Apache Tika |
Extension
.mpe
MIME Type
video/mpeg
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .mpe files in Python
def is_mpe(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid MPE by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x00, 0x00, 0x01, 0xB3])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .mpe files in Node.js
function isMPE(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x00, 0x00, 0x01, 0xB3]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .mpe files in Go
func IsMPE(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x00, 0x00, 0x01, 0xB3}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/mpe
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/mpe
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .mpe file?
A .mpe file is a MPE file.
What are the magic bytes for .mpe files?
The magic bytes for MPE files are 00 00 01 B3 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .mpe file?
To validate a .mpe file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (00 00 01 B3) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .mpe files?
The primary MIME type for .mpe files is video/mpeg.
Is it safe to open .mpe files?
MPE (.mpe) 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.