TOX magic bytes (.tox)
.tox file signature: 74 6F 78 33 | 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.
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
74 6F 78 33
Sources: Wikipedia
Validation Code
How to validate .tox files in 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) == signatureHow to validate .tox files in 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
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
/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 (.tox) files are 74 6F 78 33 at byte offset 0. These bytes identify the file format more reliably than the extension alone.
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.