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PUFF (.puff)

.puff file signature | application/octet-stream

Executable and Linkable Format[25]

Safe

Magic Bytes

Offset 0
7F 45 4C 46

Sources: Wikipedia

Extension

.puff

MIME Type

application/octet-stream

Byte Offset

0

Risk Level

Safe

Validation Code

How to validate .puff files in Python

Python
def is_puff(file_path: str) -> bool:
    """Check if file is a valid PUFF by magic bytes."""
    signature = bytes([0x7F, 0x45, 0x4C, 0x46])
    with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
        return f.read(4) == signature

How to validate .puff files in Node.js

Node.js
function isPUFF(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
  const signature = Buffer.from([0x7F, 0x45, 0x4C, 0x46]);
  return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}

How to validate .puff files in Go

Go
func IsPUFF(data []byte) bool {
    signature := []byte{0x7F, 0x45, 0x4C, 0x46}
    if len(data) < 4 {
        return false
    }
    return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}

API Endpoint

GET /api/v1/puff
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/puff

See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a .puff file?

A .puff file is a PUFF file. Executable and Linkable Format[25]

What are the magic bytes for .puff files?

The magic bytes for PUFF files are 7F 45 4C 46 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.

How do I validate a .puff file?

To validate a .puff file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (7F 45 4C 46) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.

What is the MIME type for .puff files?

There is no officially registered MIME type for .puff files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.

Is it safe to open .puff files?

PUFF (.puff) 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.