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MPGA (.mpga)

.mpga file signature | audio/mpeg

MPGA is an MPEG audio file format defined by the Moving Picture Experts Group and standardized through ISO and IEC specifications. It is used for storing compressed audio in music files, podcasts, broadcasts, and other playback applications supported by media players and digital audio devices. The format is generally safe to handle, though malformed or specially crafted audio files can expose vulnerabilities in outdated decoders; it is not considered obsolete.

Safe

Magic Bytes

Offset 0
FF F2

Sources: Apache Tika

All Known Signatures

12 signature variants are documented for .mpga 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
49 44 33 0 Apache Tika

Extension

.mpga

MIME Type

audio/mpeg

Byte Offset

0

Risk Level

Safe

Validation Code

How to validate .mpga files in Python

Python 
def is_mpga(file_path: str) -> bool:
    """Check if file is a valid MPGA by magic bytes."""
    signature = bytes([0xFF, 0xF2])
    with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
        return f.read(2) == signature

How to validate .mpga files in Node.js

Node.js 
function isMPGA(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
  const signature = Buffer.from([0xFF, 0xF2]);
  return buffer.subarray(0, 2).equals(signature);
}

How to validate .mpga files in Go

Go 
func IsMPGA(data []byte) bool {
    signature := []byte{0xFF, 0xF2}
    if len(data) < 2 {
        return false
    }
    return bytes.Equal(data[:2], signature)
}

API Endpoint

GET /api/v1/mpga
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/mpga

See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.

Related Formats

.m2a .m3a .mp2 .mp2a .mp3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a .mpga file?

A .mpga file is identified by the magic bytes FF F2 at byte offset 0. MPGA is an MPEG audio file format defined by the Moving Picture Experts Group and standardized through ISO and IEC specifications. It is used for storing compressed audio in music files, podcasts, broadcasts, and other playback applications supported by media players and digital audio devices. The format is generally safe to handle, though malformed or specially crafted audio files can expose vulnerabilities in outdated decoders; it is not considered obsolete.

What are the magic bytes for .mpga files?

The magic bytes for MPGA 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 .mpga file?

To validate a .mpga 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 .mpga files?

The primary MIME type for .mpga files is audio/mpeg.

Is it safe to open .mpga files?

MPGA (.mpga) 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.