MPGA (.mpga)
.mpga file signature | audio/mpeg
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
FF F2
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
13 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 |
| FF FF | 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
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
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
func IsMPGA(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0xFF, 0xF2}
if len(data) < 2 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:2], signature)
}
API Endpoint
/api/v1/mpga
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/mpga
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .mpga file?
A .mpga file is a MPGA file.
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.