MSWorks text document (.wps)
.wps file signature | application/vnd.ms-works
MSWorks text document
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1
Sources: Apache Tika, Gary Kessler
All Known Signatures
2 signature variants are documented for .wps files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1 | 0 | Apache Tika, Gary Kessler |
| CF FA ED FE | 0 | Gary Kessler |
Extension
.wps
MIME Type
application/vnd.ms-works
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .wps file?
A .wps file is a MSWorks text document file. MSWorks text document
What are the magic bytes for .wps files?
The magic bytes for MSWorks text document files are D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
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.