WAD (.wad)
.wad file signature | application/octet-stream
internal WAD (main resource file ofDoom)[7]
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
49 57 41 44
Sources: Wikipedia
Extension
.wad
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .wad files in Python
def is_wad(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid WAD by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x49, 0x57, 0x41, 0x44])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .wad files in Node.js
function isWAD(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x49, 0x57, 0x41, 0x44]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .wad files in Go
func IsWAD(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x49, 0x57, 0x41, 0x44}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/wad
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/wad
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .wad file?
A .wad file is a WAD file. internal WAD (main resource file ofDoom)[7]
What are the magic bytes for .wad files?
The magic bytes for WAD files are 49 57 41 44 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .wad file?
To validate a .wad file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (49 57 41 44) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .wad files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .wad files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .wad files?
WAD (.wad) 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.