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Nokia PC Suite Content Copier file magic bytes (.nfc)

.nfc file signature: 03 00 00 00 | application/octet-stream

Nokia PC Suite Content Copier file is a legacy backup file format created for Nokia PC Suite, a desktop application maintained by Nokia for managing compatible mobile phones. It was used to store contacts, messages, settings, and other phone data for transfer or restoration between a handset and a computer. The format is associated with older Nokia software and devices, so support is largely historical; as with any backup file, it should be opened only from trusted sources.

Safe

Magic Bytes

Offset 0
03 00 00 00

Sources: Gary Kessler

Extension

.nfc

MIME Type

application/octet-stream

Byte Offset

0

Risk Level

Safe

Validation Code

How to validate .nfc files in Python

Python 
def is_nfc(file_path: str) -> bool:
    """Check if file is a valid NFC by magic bytes."""
    signature = bytes([0x03, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00])
    with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
        return f.read(4) == signature

How to validate .nfc files in Node.js

Node.js 
function isNFC(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
  const signature = Buffer.from([0x03, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00]);
  return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}

How to validate .nfc files in Go

Go 
func IsNFC(data []byte) bool {
    signature := []byte{0x03, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00}
    if len(data) < 4 {
        return false
    }
    return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}

API Endpoint

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

See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a .nfc file?

A .nfc file is a Nokia PC Suite Content Copier file. Nokia PC Suite Content Copier file is a legacy backup file format created for Nokia PC Suite, a desktop application maintained by Nokia for managing compatible mobile phones. It was used to store contacts, messages, settings, and other phone data for transfer or restoration between a handset and a computer. The format is associated with older Nokia software and devices, so support is largely historical; as with any backup file, it should be opened only from trusted sources.

What are the magic bytes for .nfc files?

The magic bytes for Nokia PC Suite Content Copier file (.nfc) files are 03 00 00 00 at byte offset 0. These bytes identify the file format more reliably than the extension alone.

How do I validate a .nfc file?

To validate a .nfc file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (03 00 00 00) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.

What is the MIME type for .nfc files?

There is no officially registered MIME type for .nfc files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.

Is it safe to open .nfc files?

Nokia PC Suite Content Copier file (.nfc) 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.