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StorageCraft ShadownProtect backup file (.spf)

.spf file signature | application/octet-stream

StorageCraft ShadownProtect backup file

Safe

Magic Bytes

Offset 0
53 50 46 49 00

Sources: Gary Kessler

Extension

.spf

MIME Type

application/octet-stream

Byte Offset

0

Risk Level

Safe

Validation Code

How to validate .spf files in Python

Python
def is_spf(file_path: str) -> bool:
    """Check if file is a valid SPF by magic bytes."""
    signature = bytes([0x53, 0x50, 0x46, 0x49, 0x00])
    with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
        return f.read(5) == signature

How to validate .spf files in Node.js

Node.js
function isSPF(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
  const signature = Buffer.from([0x53, 0x50, 0x46, 0x49, 0x00]);
  return buffer.subarray(0, 5).equals(signature);
}

How to validate .spf files in Go

Go
func IsSPF(data []byte) bool {
    signature := []byte{0x53, 0x50, 0x46, 0x49, 0x00}
    if len(data) < 5 {
        return false
    }
    return bytes.Equal(data[:5], signature)
}

API Endpoint

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

See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a .spf file?

A .spf file is a StorageCraft ShadownProtect backup file file. StorageCraft ShadownProtect backup file

What are the magic bytes for .spf files?

The magic bytes for StorageCraft ShadownProtect backup file files are 53 50 46 49 00 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.

How do I validate a .spf file?

To validate a .spf file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (53 50 46 49 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 .spf files?

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

Is it safe to open .spf files?

StorageCraft ShadownProtect backup file (.spf) 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.