MPEG video fileTrailer:00 00 01 B7 (.mpg)
.mpg file signature | video/mpeg
DVD Video Movie File (video/dvd, video/mpeg) or DVD MPEG2Trailer:00 00 01 B9(...¹)
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
00 00 01 BA
Sources: Apache Tika, Wikipedia, Gary Kessler
All Known Signatures
3 signature variants are documented for .mpg files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 00 00 01 BA | 0 | Apache Tika, Wikipedia, Gary Kessler |
| 00 00 01 B3 | 0 | Apache Tika, Wikipedia |
| 00 00 01 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
Extension
.mpg
MIME Type
video/mpeg
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .mpg files in Python
def is_mpg(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid MPG by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x00, 0x00, 0x01, 0xBA])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .mpg files in Node.js
function isMPG(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x00, 0x00, 0x01, 0xBA]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .mpg files in Go
func IsMPG(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x00, 0x00, 0x01, 0xBA}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/mpg
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/mpg
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .mpg file?
A .mpg file is a MPEG video fileTrailer:00 00 01 B7 file. DVD Video Movie File (video/dvd, video/mpeg) or DVD MPEG2Trailer:00 00 01 B9(...¹)
What are the magic bytes for .mpg files?
The magic bytes for MPEG video fileTrailer:00 00 01 B7 files are 00 00 01 BA at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .mpg file?
To validate a .mpg file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (00 00 01 BA) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .mpg files?
The primary MIME type for .mpg files is video/mpeg.
Is it safe to open .mpg files?
MPEG video fileTrailer:00 00 01 B7 (.mpg) 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.