WordPerfect text and graphics file (.wpg)
.wpg file signature | application/octet-stream
WordPerfect text and graphics file
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
FF 57 50 43
Sources: Gary Kessler
Extension
.wpg
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .wpg files in Python
def is_wpg(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid WPG by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0xFF, 0x57, 0x50, 0x43])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(4) == signatureHow to validate .wpg files in Node.js
function isWPG(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0xFF, 0x57, 0x50, 0x43]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 4).equals(signature);
}How to validate .wpg files in Go
func IsWPG(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/wpg
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/wpg
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .wpg file?
A .wpg file is a WordPerfect text and graphics file file. WordPerfect text and graphics file
What are the magic bytes for .wpg 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 .wpg file?
To validate a .wpg 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 .wpg files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .wpg files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .wpg files?
WordPerfect text and graphics file (.wpg) 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.