Corel Presentations slideshow (.shw)
.shw file signature | application/x-corelpresentations
Corel Presentations slideshow (SHW) is a presentation file format created by Corel for its Corel Presentations software, part of the WordPerfect Office suite. It is used to store slide decks for business presentations, training materials, and other on-screen presentations, and was opened and edited in Corel Presentations and related office suites. The format is now largely legacy and may not be supported by modern presentation applications, so files from untrusted sources should be handled with usual caution.
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
52 49 46 46
All Known Signatures
3 signature variants are documented for .shw files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 52 49 46 46 | 0 | file/file magic database (RIFF container) |
| 52 49 46 46 73 68 77 35 | 0 | Wikipedia |
| 53 48 4F 57 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
Extension
.shw
MIME Type
application/x-corelpresentations
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .shw files in Python
def is_shw(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid SHW by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x52, 0x49, 0x46, 0x46])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .shw files in Node.js
function isSHW(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x52, 0x49, 0x46, 0x46]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .shw files in Go
func IsSHW(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x52, 0x49, 0x46, 0x46}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/shw
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/shw
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Related Formats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .shw file?
A .shw file is a Corel Presentations slideshow file. Corel Presentations slideshow (SHW) is a presentation file format created by Corel for its Corel Presentations software, part of the WordPerfect Office suite. It is used to store slide decks for business presentations, training materials, and other on-screen presentations, and was opened and edited in Corel Presentations and related office suites. The format is now largely legacy and may not be supported by modern presentation applications, so files from untrusted sources should be handled with usual caution.
What are the magic bytes for .shw files?
The magic bytes for Corel Presentations slideshow files are 52 49 46 46 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .shw file?
To validate a .shw file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (52 49 46 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 .shw files?
The primary MIME type for .shw files is application/x-corelpresentations.
Is it safe to open .shw files?
Corel Presentations slideshow (.shw) 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.