Lotus AMI Pro document (.sam)
.sam file signature | application/octet-stream
Lotus AMI Pro document
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
5B 56 45 52 5D
Sources: Gary Kessler
All Known Signatures
2 signature variants are documented for .sam files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 5B 56 45 52 5D | 0 | Gary Kessler |
| 5B 76 65 72 5D | 0 | Gary Kessler |
Extension
.sam
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .sam files in Python
def is_sam(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid SAM by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x5B, 0x56, 0x45, 0x52, 0x5D])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(5) == signatureHow to validate .sam files in Node.js
function isSAM(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x5B, 0x56, 0x45, 0x52, 0x5D]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 5).equals(signature);
}How to validate .sam files in Go
func IsSAM(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x5B, 0x56, 0x45, 0x52, 0x5D}
if len(data) < 5 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:5], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/sam
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/sam
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .sam file?
A .sam file is a Lotus AMI Pro document file. Lotus AMI Pro document
What are the magic bytes for .sam files?
The magic bytes for Lotus AMI Pro document files are 5B 56 45 52 5D at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .sam file?
To validate a .sam file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (5B 56 45 52 5D) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .sam files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .sam files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .sam files?
Lotus AMI Pro document (.sam) 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.