PICT (.pict)
.pict file signature | image/x-pict
PhotoCap Template
Magic Bytes
Offset 522
00 11 02 FF 0C 00
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
2 signature variants are documented for .pict files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 00 11 02 FF 0C 00 | 522 | Apache Tika |
| 78 56 34 | 0 | Wikipedia |
Extension
.pict
MIME Type
image/x-pict
Byte Offset
522
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .pict files in Python
def is_pict(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid PICT by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x00, 0x11, 0x02, 0xFF, 0x0C, 0x00])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(6) == signatureHow to validate .pict files in Node.js
function isPICT(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x00, 0x11, 0x02, 0xFF, 0x0C, 0x00]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 6).equals(signature);
}How to validate .pict files in Go
func IsPICT(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x00, 0x11, 0x02, 0xFF, 0x0C, 0x00}
if len(data) < 6 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:6], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/pict
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/pict
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .pict file?
A .pict file is a PICT file. PhotoCap Template
What are the magic bytes for .pict files?
The magic bytes for PICT 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 .pict file?
To validate a .pict 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 .pict files?
The primary MIME type for .pict files is image/x-pict.
Is it safe to open .pict files?
PICT (.pict) 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.