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