SVX (.svx)
.svx file signature | application/octet-stream
SVX is an Interchange File Format (IFF) 8-bit sampled voice audio format developed by Electronic Arts for the Amiga platform. It was used for storing short voice clips, sound effects, and simple music in Amiga applications and games. The format is largely obsolete, but files are generally safe to inspect; like many legacy audio formats, they may be unsupported by modern players.
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
46 4F 52 4D
Sources: Wikipedia
All Known Signatures
2 signature variants are documented for .svx files across multiple sources.
Extension
.svx
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .svx files in Python
def is_svx(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid SVX by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x46, 0x4F, 0x52, 0x4D])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .svx files in Node.js
function isSVX(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x46, 0x4F, 0x52, 0x4D]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .svx files in Go
func IsSVX(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x46, 0x4F, 0x52, 0x4D}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/svx
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/svx
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .svx file?
A .svx file is identified by the magic bytes 46 4F 52 4D at byte offset 0. SVX is an Interchange File Format (IFF) 8-bit sampled voice audio format developed by Electronic Arts for the Amiga platform. It was used for storing short voice clips, sound effects, and simple music in Amiga applications and games. The format is largely obsolete, but files are generally safe to inspect; like many legacy audio formats, they may be unsupported by modern players.
What are the magic bytes for .svx files?
The magic bytes for SVX files are 46 4F 52 4D at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .svx file?
To validate a .svx file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (46 4F 52 4D) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .svx files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .svx files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .svx files?
SVX (.svx) 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.