Internet Explorer v11 Tracking Protection List file (.tpl)
.tpl file signature | application/octet-stream
Internet Explorer v11 Tracking Protection List file
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
00 20 AF 30
Sources: Gary Kessler
All Known Signatures
2 signature variants are documented for .tpl files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 00 20 AF 30 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
| 6D 73 46 69 6C 74 65 72 4C 69 73 74 | 0 | Gary Kessler |
Extension
.tpl
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .tpl files in Python
def is_tpl(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid TPL by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x00, 0x20, 0xAF, 0x30])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .tpl files in Node.js
function isTPL(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x00, 0x20, 0xAF, 0x30]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .tpl files in Go
func IsTPL(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x00, 0x20, 0xAF, 0x30}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/tpl
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/tpl
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .tpl file?
A .tpl file is a Internet Explorer v11 Tracking Protection List file file. Internet Explorer v11 Tracking Protection List file
What are the magic bytes for .tpl files?
The magic bytes for Internet Explorer v11 Tracking Protection List file files are 00 20 AF 30 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .tpl file?
To validate a .tpl file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (00 20 AF 30) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .tpl files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .tpl files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .tpl files?
Internet Explorer v11 Tracking Protection List file (.tpl) 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.