VDA magic bytes (.vda)
.vda file signature: 01 01 00 00 | image/x-tga
Category: Images
VDA is a legacy raster image format in the TARGA family, originally developed by Truevision and now supported by various graphics applications. It has been used for bitmap images, icons, textures, and other simple graphics in desktop publishing, imaging tools, and game development workflows. The format is generally safe, but as with other image files, malformed data can expose parser bugs; its use is now largely historical in modern software.
Magic Bytes
Offset 1
01 01 00 00
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
3 signature variants are documented for .vda files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 01 01 00 00 | 1 | Apache Tika |
| 00 02 00 00 | 1 | Apache Tika |
| 00 03 00 00 | 1 | Apache Tika |
Validation Code
How to validate .vda files in Python
def is_vda(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid VDA by magic bytes at offset 1."""
signature = bytes([0x01, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
f.seek(1)
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .vda files in Node.js
function isVDA(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x01, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00]);
if (buffer.length < 5) return false;
return buffer.subarray(1, 5).equals(signature);
}How to validate .vda files in Go
func IsVDA(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x01, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00}
if len(data) < 5 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[1:5], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/vda
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/vda
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Related Formats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .vda file?
A .vda file is identified by the magic bytes 01 01 00 00 at byte offset 1. VDA is a legacy raster image format in the TARGA family, originally developed by Truevision and now supported by various graphics applications. It has been used for bitmap images, icons, textures, and other simple graphics in desktop publishing, imaging tools, and game development workflows. The format is generally safe, but as with other image files, malformed data can expose parser bugs; its use is now largely historical in modern software.
What are the magic bytes for .vda files?
The magic bytes for VDA (.vda) files are 01 01 00 00 at byte offset 1. These bytes identify the file format more reliably than the extension alone.
How do I validate a .vda file?
To validate a .vda file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (01 01 00 00) at offset 1. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .vda files?
The primary MIME type for .vda files is image/x-tga.
Is it safe to open .vda files?
VDA (.vda) 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.