TGA (.tga)
.tga file signature | image/x-tga
Magic Bytes
Offset 1
01 01 00 00
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
3 signature variants are documented for .tga files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 01 01 00 00 | 1 | Apache Tika |
| 00 02 00 00 | 1 | Apache Tika |
| 00 03 00 00 | 1 | Apache Tika |
Extension
.tga
MIME Type
image/x-tga
Byte Offset
1
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .tga files in Python
def is_tga(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid TGA by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x01, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .tga files in Node.js
function isTGA(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x01, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .tga files in Go
func IsTGA(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x01, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/tga
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/tga
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .tga file?
A .tga file is a TGA file.
What are the magic bytes for .tga files?
The magic bytes for TGA files are 01 01 00 00 at byte offset 1. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .tga file?
To validate a .tga file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (01 01 00 00) at offset 1. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .tga files?
The primary MIME type for .tga files is image/x-tga.
Is it safe to open .tga files?
TGA (.tga) 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.