Acronis True Image file (.tib)
.tib file signature | application/octet-stream
Acronis True Image file (current versions)
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
B4 6E 68 44
Sources: Gary Kessler
All Known Signatures
3 signature variants are documented for .tib files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| B4 6E 68 44 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
| CD 20 AA AA 02 00 00 00 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
| CE 24 B9 A2 20 00 00 00 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
Extension
.tib
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .tib files in Python
def is_tib(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid TIB by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0xB4, 0x6E, 0x68, 0x44])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .tib files in Node.js
function isTIB(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0xB4, 0x6E, 0x68, 0x44]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .tib files in Go
func IsTIB(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0xB4, 0x6E, 0x68, 0x44}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/tib
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/tib
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .tib file?
A .tib file is a Acronis True Image file file. Acronis True Image file (current versions)
What are the magic bytes for .tib files?
The magic bytes for Acronis True Image file files are B4 6E 68 44 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .tib file?
To validate a .tib file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (B4 6E 68 44) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .tib files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .tib files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .tib files?
Acronis True Image file (.tib) 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.