PGP (.pgp)
.pgp file signature | application/pgp-encrypted
PGP file[78]
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
85
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
2 signature variants are documented for .pgp files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 85 03 | 0 | Wikipedia |
Extension
.pgp
MIME Type
application/pgp-encrypted
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .pgp files in Python
def is_pgp(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid PGP by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x85])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(1) == signatureHow to validate .pgp files in Node.js
function isPGP(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x85]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 1).equals(signature);
}How to validate .pgp files in Go
func IsPGP(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x85}
if len(data) < 1 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:1], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/pgp
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/pgp
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .pgp file?
A .pgp file is a PGP file. PGP file[78]
What are the magic bytes for .pgp files?
The magic bytes for PGP files are 85 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .pgp file?
To validate a .pgp file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (85) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .pgp files?
The primary MIME type for .pgp files is application/pgp-encrypted.
Is it safe to open .pgp files?
PGP (.pgp) 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.