VDA (.vda)
.vda file signature | image/x-tga
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 |
Extension
.vda
MIME Type
image/x-tga
Byte Offset
1
Risk Level
Safe
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."""
signature = bytes([0x01, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signature
How to validate .vda files in Node.js
function isVDA(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x01, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}
How to validate .vda files in Go
func IsVDA(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x01, 0x01, 0x00, 0x00}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}
API Endpoint
/api/v1/vda
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/vda
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .vda file?
A .vda file is a VDA file.
What are the magic bytes for .vda files?
The magic bytes for VDA files are 01 01 00 00 at byte offset 1. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
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.