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PET (.pet)

.pet file signature | application/octet-stream

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Safe

Magic Bytes

Offset 0
78 56 34

Sources: Wikipedia

Extension

.pet

MIME Type

application/octet-stream

Byte Offset

0

Risk Level

Safe

Validation Code

How to validate .pet files in Python

Python
def is_pet(file_path: str) -> bool:
    """Check if file is a valid PET by magic bytes."""
    signature = bytes([0x78, 0x56, 0x34])
    with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
        return f.read(3) == signature

How to validate .pet files in Node.js

Node.js
function isPET(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
  const signature = Buffer.from([0x78, 0x56, 0x34]);
  return buffer.subarray(0, 3).equals(signature);
}

How to validate .pet files in Go

Go
func IsPET(data []byte) bool {
    signature := []byte{0x78, 0x56, 0x34}
    if len(data) < 3 {
        return false
    }
    return bytes.Equal(data[:3], signature)
}

API Endpoint

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

See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a .pet file?

A .pet file is a PET file. PhotoCap Template

What are the magic bytes for .pet files?

The magic bytes for PET files are 78 56 34 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.

How do I validate a .pet file?

To validate a .pet file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (78 56 34) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.

What is the MIME type for .pet files?

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

Is it safe to open .pet files?

PET (.pet) 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.