WQ1 (.wq1)
.wq1 file signature | application/x-quattro-pro;version=1-4
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
00 00 02 00 20 51
Sources: Apache Tika
Extension
.wq1
MIME Type
application/x-quattro-pro;version=1-4
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .wq1 files in Python
def is_wq1(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid WQ1 by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x00, 0x00, 0x02, 0x00, 0x20, 0x51])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(6) == signatureHow to validate .wq1 files in Node.js
function isWQ1(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x00, 0x00, 0x02, 0x00, 0x20, 0x51]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 6).equals(signature);
}How to validate .wq1 files in Go
func IsWQ1(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x00, 0x00, 0x02, 0x00, 0x20, 0x51}
if len(data) < 6 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:6], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/wq1
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/wq1
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .wq1 file?
A .wq1 file is a WQ1 file.
What are the magic bytes for .wq1 files?
The magic bytes for WQ1 files are 00 00 02 00 20 51 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .wq1 file?
To validate a .wq1 file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (00 00 02 00 20 51) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .wq1 files?
The primary MIME type for .wq1 files is application/x-quattro-pro;version=1-4.
Is it safe to open .wq1 files?
WQ1 (.wq1) 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.