P02 (.p02)
.p02 file signature | application/octet-stream
Commodore 64binary file (source:*.P00 format for Power64 emulator)
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
43 36 34 46 69 6C 65 00
Sources: Wikipedia
Extension
.p02
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .p02 files in Python
def is_p02(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid P02 by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x43, 0x36, 0x34, 0x46, 0x69, 0x6C, 0x65, 0x00])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(8) == signatureHow to validate .p02 files in Node.js
function isP02(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x43, 0x36, 0x34, 0x46, 0x69, 0x6C, 0x65, 0x00]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 8).equals(signature);
}How to validate .p02 files in Go
func IsP02(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x43, 0x36, 0x34, 0x46, 0x69, 0x6C, 0x65, 0x00}
if len(data) < 8 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:8], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/p02
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/p02
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .p02 file?
A .p02 file is a P02 file. Commodore 64binary file (source:*.P00 format for Power64 emulator)
What are the magic bytes for .p02 files?
The magic bytes for P02 files are 43 36 34 46 69 6C 65 00 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .p02 file?
To validate a .p02 file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (43 36 34 46 69 6C 65 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 .p02 files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .p02 files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .p02 files?
P02 (.p02) 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.