R (.rdata)
.rdata file signature | application/octet-stream
R Data files are workspace and object serialization files used by the R programming language, developed and maintained by the R Core Team. They are used to store datasets, model objects, and session state for later analysis or sharing, and are commonly read by R and compatible tools. The format is generally safe, although loading untrusted files can execute code during deserialization in some cases; it is a long-standing R format rather than a legacy one.
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
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) == signatureHow to validate .rdata files in 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
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
/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 Data files are workspace and object serialization files used by the R programming language, developed and maintained by the R Core Team. They are used to store datasets, model objects, and session state for later analysis or sharing, and are commonly read by R and compatible tools. The format is generally safe, although loading untrusted files can execute code during deserialization in some cases; it is a long-standing R format rather than a legacy one.
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.