OTH (.oth)
.oth file signature | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text-web
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
50 4B
Sources: Apache Tika
Extension
.oth
MIME Type
application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text-web
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .oth files in Python
def is_oth(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid OTH by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x50, 0x4B])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(2) == signatureHow to validate .oth files in Node.js
function isOTH(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x50, 0x4B]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 2).equals(signature);
}How to validate .oth files in Go
func IsOTH(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x50, 0x4B}
if len(data) < 2 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:2], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/oth
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/oth
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .oth file?
A .oth file is a OTH file.
What are the magic bytes for .oth files?
The magic bytes for OTH files are 50 4B at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .oth file?
To validate a .oth file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (50 4B) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .oth files?
The primary MIME type for .oth files is application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text-web.
Is it safe to open .oth files?
OTH (.oth) 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.