WordPerfect text and graphics file (.wp6)
.wp6 file signature | application/vnd.wordperfect
WordPerfect text and graphics file
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
FF 57 50 43
Sources: Apache Tika, Gary Kessler
All Known Signatures
2 signature variants are documented for .wp6 files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| FF 57 50 43 | 0 | Apache Tika, Gary Kessler |
| 61 70 70 6C 69 63 61 74 69 6F 6E 2F 76 6E 64 2E 77 6F 72 64 70 65 72 66 65 63 74 3B | 0 | Apache Tika |
Extension
.wp6
MIME Type
application/vnd.wordperfect
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .wp6 files in Python
def is_wp6(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid WP6 by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0xFF, 0x57, 0x50, 0x43])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .wp6 files in Node.js
function isWP6(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0xFF, 0x57, 0x50, 0x43]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .wp6 files in Go
func IsWP6(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0xFF, 0x57, 0x50, 0x43}
if len(data) < 4 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:4], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/wp6
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/wp6
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .wp6 file?
A .wp6 file is a WordPerfect text and graphics file file. WordPerfect text and graphics file
What are the magic bytes for .wp6 files?
The magic bytes for WordPerfect text and graphics file files are FF 57 50 43 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .wp6 file?
To validate a .wp6 file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (FF 57 50 43) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .wp6 files?
The primary MIME type for .wp6 files is application/vnd.wordperfect.
Is it safe to open .wp6 files?
WordPerfect text and graphics file (.wp6) 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.