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TOX (.tox)

.tox file signature | application/octet-stream

TOX is an open-source portable voxel file format maintained by the Tox project. It is used to store and exchange voxel-based 3D models for games, editors, and other graphics tools that work with block-based scenes. The format is generally considered safe, with no widely documented security concerns, although files from untrusted sources should still be validated by the software that imports them.

Safe

Magic Bytes

Offset 0
74 6F 78 33

Sources: Wikipedia

Extension

.tox

MIME Type

application/octet-stream

Byte Offset

0

Risk Level

Safe

Validation Code

How to validate .tox files in Python

Python 
def is_tox(file_path: str) -> bool:
    """Check if file is a valid TOX by magic bytes."""
    signature = bytes([0x74, 0x6F, 0x78, 0x33])
    with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
        return f.read(4) == signature

How to validate .tox files in Node.js

Node.js 
function isTOX(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
  const signature = Buffer.from([0x74, 0x6F, 0x78, 0x33]);
  return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}

How to validate .tox files in Go

Go 
func IsTOX(data []byte) bool {
    signature := []byte{0x74, 0x6F, 0x78, 0x33}
    if len(data) < 4 {
        return false
    }
    return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}

API Endpoint

GET /api/v1/tox
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/tox

See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a .tox file?

A .tox file is identified by the magic bytes 74 6F 78 33 at byte offset 0. TOX is an open-source portable voxel file format maintained by the Tox project. It is used to store and exchange voxel-based 3D models for games, editors, and other graphics tools that work with block-based scenes. The format is generally considered safe, with no widely documented security concerns, although files from untrusted sources should still be validated by the software that imports them.

What are the magic bytes for .tox files?

The magic bytes for TOX files are 74 6F 78 33 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.

How do I validate a .tox file?

To validate a .tox file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (74 6F 78 33) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.

What is the MIME type for .tox files?

There is no officially registered MIME type for .tox files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.

Is it safe to open .tox files?

TOX (.tox) 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.