ZSOFT Paintbrush file (.pcx)
.pcx file signature | image/vnd.zbrush.pcx
ZSOFT Paintbrush file(where Version (nn) = 0x00, 0x02, 0x03, 0x04, or 0x05)
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
0A
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
2 signature variants are documented for .pcx files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 0A | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 0A 01 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
Extension
.pcx
MIME Type
image/vnd.zbrush.pcx
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .pcx files in Python
def is_pcx(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid PCX by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x0A])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(1) == signatureHow to validate .pcx files in Node.js
function isPCX(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x0A]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 1).equals(signature);
}How to validate .pcx files in Go
func IsPCX(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x0A}
if len(data) < 1 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:1], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/pcx
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/pcx
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .pcx file?
A .pcx file is a ZSOFT Paintbrush file file. ZSOFT Paintbrush file(where Version (nn) = 0x00, 0x02, 0x03, 0x04, or 0x05)
What are the magic bytes for .pcx files?
The magic bytes for ZSOFT Paintbrush file files are 0A at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .pcx file?
To validate a .pcx file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (0A) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .pcx files?
The primary MIME type for .pcx files is image/vnd.zbrush.pcx.
Is it safe to open .pcx files?
ZSOFT Paintbrush file (.pcx) 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.