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R (.rdata)

.rdata file signature | application/octet-stream

R (programming language) saved work space

Safe

Magic Bytes

Offset 0
52 44 58 32 0A

Sources: Gary Kessler

Extension

.rdata

MIME Type

application/octet-stream

Byte Offset

0

Risk Level

Safe

Validation Code

How to validate .rdata files in Python

Python
def is_rdata(file_path: str) -> bool:
    """Check if file is a valid RDATA by magic bytes."""
    signature = bytes([0x52, 0x44, 0x58, 0x32, 0x0A])
    with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
        return f.read(5) == signature

How to validate .rdata files in Node.js

Node.js
function isRDATA(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
  const signature = Buffer.from([0x52, 0x44, 0x58, 0x32, 0x0A]);
  return buffer.subarray(0, 5).equals(signature);
}

How to validate .rdata files in Go

Go
func IsRDATA(data []byte) bool {
    signature := []byte{0x52, 0x44, 0x58, 0x32, 0x0A}
    if len(data) < 5 {
        return false
    }
    return bytes.Equal(data[:5], signature)
}

API Endpoint

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

See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a .rdata file?

A .rdata file is a R file. R (programming language) saved work space

What are the magic bytes for .rdata files?

The magic bytes for R files are 52 44 58 32 0A at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.

How do I validate a .rdata file?

To validate a .rdata file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (52 44 58 32 0A) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.

What is the MIME type for .rdata files?

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

Is it safe to open .rdata files?

R (.rdata) 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.