VocalTec VoIP media file (.vmd)
.vmd file signature | application/octet-stream
VocalTec VoIP media file
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
5B 56 4D 44 5D
Sources: Gary Kessler
Extension
.vmd
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .vmd files in Python
def is_vmd(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid VMD by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x5B, 0x56, 0x4D, 0x44, 0x5D])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(5) == signature
How to validate .vmd files in Node.js
function isVMD(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x5B, 0x56, 0x4D, 0x44, 0x5D]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 5).equals(signature);
}
How to validate .vmd files in Go
func IsVMD(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x5B, 0x56, 0x4D, 0x44, 0x5D}
if len(data) < 5 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:5], signature)
}
API Endpoint
/api/v1/vmd
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/vmd
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .vmd file?
A .vmd file is a VocalTec VoIP media file file. VocalTec VoIP media file
What are the magic bytes for .vmd files?
The magic bytes for VocalTec VoIP media file files are 5B 56 4D 44 5D at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .vmd file?
To validate a .vmd file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (5B 56 4D 44 5D) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .vmd files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .vmd files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .vmd files?
VocalTec VoIP media file (.vmd) 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.