OTHERS (.others)
.others file signature | application/octet-stream
UTF-16LEbyte order mark, commonly seen in text files.[28][29][30]
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
EF BB BF
Sources: Wikipedia
All Known Signatures
6 signature variants are documented for .others files across multiple sources.
Extension
.others
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .others files in Python
def is_others(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid OTHERS by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0xEF, 0xBB, 0xBF])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(3) == signatureHow to validate .others files in Node.js
function isOTHERS(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0xEF, 0xBB, 0xBF]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 3).equals(signature);
}How to validate .others files in Go
func IsOTHERS(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0xEF, 0xBB, 0xBF}
if len(data) < 3 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:3], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/others
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/others
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .others file?
A .others file is a OTHERS file. UTF-16LEbyte order mark, commonly seen in text files.[28][29][30]
What are the magic bytes for .others files?
The magic bytes for OTHERS files are EF BB BF at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .others file?
To validate a .others file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (EF BB BF) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .others files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .others files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .others files?
OTHERS (.others) 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.