Unknown type picture file (.pic)
.pic file signature | image/x-pict
The PIC file format is a Macintosh picture format associated with Apple’s PICT graphics standard, originally developed and maintained by Apple for classic Mac OS. It was used for storing and exchanging bitmap and vector images in desktop publishing, screenshots, and document graphics. The format is largely legacy and uncommon on modern systems; like other older image formats, files from untrusted sources should be handled with standard caution.
Magic Bytes
Offset 522
00 11 02 FF 0C 00
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
2 signature variants are documented for .pic files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 00 11 02 FF 0C 00 | 522 | Apache Tika |
| 01 00 00 00 01 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
Extension
.pic
MIME Type
image/x-pict
Byte Offset
522
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .pic files in Python
def is_pic(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid PIC by magic bytes at offset 522."""
signature = bytes([0x00, 0x11, 0x02, 0xFF, 0x0C, 0x00])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
f.seek(522)
return f.read(6) == signatureHow to validate .pic files in Node.js
function isPIC(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x00, 0x11, 0x02, 0xFF, 0x0C, 0x00]);
if (buffer.length < 528) return false;
return buffer.subarray(522, 528).equals(signature);
}How to validate .pic files in Go
func IsPIC(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x00, 0x11, 0x02, 0xFF, 0x0C, 0x00}
if len(data) < 528 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[522:528], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/pic
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/pic
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Related Formats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .pic file?
A .pic file is a Unknown type picture file file. The PIC file format is a Macintosh picture format associated with Apple’s PICT graphics standard, originally developed and maintained by Apple for classic Mac OS. It was used for storing and exchanging bitmap and vector images in desktop publishing, screenshots, and document graphics. The format is largely legacy and uncommon on modern systems; like other older image formats, files from untrusted sources should be handled with standard caution.
What are the magic bytes for .pic files?
The magic bytes for Unknown type picture file files are 00 11 02 FF 0C 00 at byte offset 522. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .pic file?
To validate a .pic file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (00 11 02 FF 0C 00) at offset 522. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .pic files?
The primary MIME type for .pic files is image/x-pict.
Is it safe to open .pic files?
Unknown type picture file (.pic) 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.