WordPerfect text and graphics file (.wpd)
.wpd 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 .wpd 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
.wpd
MIME Type
application/vnd.wordperfect
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .wpd files in Python
def is_wpd(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid WPD by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0xFF, 0x57, 0x50, 0x43])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .wpd files in Node.js
function isWPD(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0xFF, 0x57, 0x50, 0x43]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .wpd files in Go
func IsWPD(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/wpd
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/wpd
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .wpd file?
A .wpd file is a WordPerfect text and graphics file file. WordPerfect text and graphics file
What are the magic bytes for .wpd 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 .wpd file?
To validate a .wpd 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 .wpd files?
The primary MIME type for .wpd files is application/vnd.wordperfect.
Is it safe to open .wpd files?
WordPerfect text and graphics file (.wpd) 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.