POM (.pom)
.pom file signature | text/plain
Magic Bytes
Offset: 0
54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
8 signature variants are documented for .pom files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 4D 45 54 41 46 4F 4E 54 2C | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 2F 2A | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 2F 2F | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 3B 3B | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FE FF | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF FE | 0 | Apache Tika |
| EF BB BF | 0 | Apache Tika |
Validation Code
How to validate .pom files in Python
def is_pom(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid POM by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x54, 0x68, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x54, 0x65, 0x58, 0x2C])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(12) == signatureHow to validate .pom files in Node.js
function isPOM(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x54, 0x68, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x54, 0x65, 0x58, 0x2C]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 12).equals(signature);
}How to validate .pom files in Go
func IsPOM(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x54, 0x68, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x54, 0x65, 0x58, 0x2C}
if len(data) < 12 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:12], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/pom
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/pom
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .pom file?
A .pom file is a POM file.
What are the magic bytes for .pom files?
The magic bytes for POM files are 54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .pom file?
To validate a .pom file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .pom files?
The primary MIME type for .pom files is text/plain.
Is it safe to open .pom files?
POM (.pom) 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.