TOAST (.toast)
.toast file signature | application/octet-stream
Roxio Toastdisc image file
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
45 52 02 00 00 00
Sources: Wikipedia
Extension
.toast
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .toast files in Python
def is_toast(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid TOAST by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x45, 0x52, 0x02, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(6) == signatureHow to validate .toast files in Node.js
function isTOAST(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x45, 0x52, 0x02, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 6).equals(signature);
}How to validate .toast files in Go
func IsTOAST(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x45, 0x52, 0x02, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00}
if len(data) < 6 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:6], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/toast
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/toast
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .toast file?
A .toast file is a TOAST file. Roxio Toastdisc image file
What are the magic bytes for .toast files?
The magic bytes for TOAST files are 45 52 02 00 00 00 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .toast file?
To validate a .toast file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (45 52 02 00 00 00) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .toast files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .toast files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .toast files?
TOAST (.toast) 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.