SVGZ (.svgz)
.svgz file signature | image/svg+xml
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
3C 73 76 67
Sources: Apache Tika
Extension
.svgz
MIME Type
image/svg+xml
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .svgz files in Python
def is_svgz(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid SVGZ by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x3C, 0x73, 0x76, 0x67])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .svgz files in Node.js
function isSVGZ(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x3C, 0x73, 0x76, 0x67]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .svgz files in Go
func IsSVGZ(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x3C, 0x73, 0x76, 0x67}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/svgz
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/svgz
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .svgz file?
A .svgz file is a SVGZ file.
What are the magic bytes for .svgz files?
The magic bytes for SVGZ files are 3C 73 76 67 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .svgz file?
To validate a .svgz file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (3C 73 76 67) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .svgz files?
The primary MIME type for .svgz files is image/svg+xml.
Is it safe to open .svgz files?
SVGZ (.svgz) 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.