Quicken price history file (.qph)
.qph file signature | application/octet-stream
Quicken price history file
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
03 00 00 00
Sources: Gary Kessler
Extension
.qph
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .qph files in Python
def is_qph(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid QPH by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x03, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .qph files in Node.js
function isQPH(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x03, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .qph files in Go
func IsQPH(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x03, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/qph
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/qph
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .qph file?
A .qph file is a Quicken price history file file. Quicken price history file
What are the magic bytes for .qph files?
The magic bytes for Quicken price history file files are 03 00 00 00 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .qph file?
To validate a .qph file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (03 00 00 00) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .qph files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .qph files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .qph files?
Quicken price history file (.qph) 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.