WinAmp Playlist file (.pls)
.pls file signature | application/octet-stream
WinAmp Playlist file
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
5B 70 6C 61 79 6C 69 73 74 5D
Sources: Gary Kessler
Extension
.pls
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .pls files in Python
def is_pls(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid PLS by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x5B, 0x70, 0x6C, 0x61, 0x79, 0x6C, 0x69, 0x73, 0x74, 0x5D])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(10) == signatureHow to validate .pls files in Node.js
function isPLS(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x5B, 0x70, 0x6C, 0x61, 0x79, 0x6C, 0x69, 0x73, 0x74, 0x5D]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 10).equals(signature);
}How to validate .pls files in Go
func IsPLS(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x5B, 0x70, 0x6C, 0x61, 0x79, 0x6C, 0x69, 0x73, 0x74, 0x5D}
if len(data) < 10 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:10], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/pls
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/pls
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .pls file?
A .pls file is a WinAmp Playlist file file. WinAmp Playlist file
What are the magic bytes for .pls files?
The magic bytes for WinAmp Playlist file files are 5B 70 6C 61 79 6C 69 73 74 5D at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .pls file?
To validate a .pls file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (5B 70 6C 61 79 6C 69 73 74 5D) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .pls files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .pls files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .pls files?
WinAmp Playlist file (.pls) 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.