MSWorks text document magic bytes (.wps)
.wps file signature: D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1 | application/vnd.ms-works
Category: Office
Microsoft Works text document (WPS) is a word-processing file format created by Microsoft for the Works productivity suite. It was used to store letters, reports, simple manuscripts, and other basic documents in Microsoft Works and compatible office applications. The format is now considered legacy, and support in modern software is limited; opening files from untrusted sources should still be handled cautiously.
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1
Sources: Apache Tika, Gary Kessler
Validation Code
How to validate .wps files in Python
def is_wps(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid WPS by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0xD0, 0xCF, 0x11, 0xE0, 0xA1, 0xB1, 0x1A, 0xE1])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(8) == signatureHow to validate .wps files in Node.js
function isWPS(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0xD0, 0xCF, 0x11, 0xE0, 0xA1, 0xB1, 0x1A, 0xE1]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 8).equals(signature);
}How to validate .wps files in Go
func IsWPS(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0xD0, 0xCF, 0x11, 0xE0, 0xA1, 0xB1, 0x1A, 0xE1}
if len(data) < 8 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:8], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/wps
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/wps
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Related Formats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .wps file?
A .wps file is an MSWorks text document. Microsoft Works text document (WPS) is a word-processing file format created by Microsoft for the Works productivity suite. It was used to store letters, reports, simple manuscripts, and other basic documents in Microsoft Works and compatible office applications. The format is now considered legacy, and support in modern software is limited; opening files from untrusted sources should still be handled cautiously.
What are the magic bytes for .wps files?
The magic bytes for MSWorks text document (.wps) files are D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1 at byte offset 0. These bytes identify the file format more reliably than the extension alone.
How do I validate a .wps file?
To validate a .wps file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .wps files?
The primary MIME type for .wps files is application/vnd.ms-works.
Is it safe to open .wps files?
MSWorks text document (.wps) 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.