bzip2compressed archive (.tbz2)
.tbz2 file signature | application/octet-stream
Magic Bytes
Offset: 0
42 5A 68
bzip2compressed archive
Sources: Gary Kessler
Validation Code
How to validate .tbz2 files in Python
def is_tbz2(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid TBZ2 by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x42, 0x5A, 0x68])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(3) == signatureHow to validate .tbz2 files in Node.js
function isTBZ2(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x42, 0x5A, 0x68]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 3).equals(signature);
}How to validate .tbz2 files in Go
func IsTBZ2(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x42, 0x5A, 0x68}
if len(data) < 3 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:3], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/tbz2
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/tbz2
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .tbz2 file?
A .tbz2 file is a bzip2compressed archive file. bzip2compressed archive
What are the magic bytes for .tbz2 files?
The magic bytes for bzip2compressed archive files are 42 5A 68 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .tbz2 file?
To validate a .tbz2 file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (42 5A 68) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .tbz2 files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .tbz2 files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .tbz2 files?
bzip2compressed archive (.tbz2) 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.