WQ2 (.wq2)
.wq2 file signature | application/x-quattro-pro;version=5
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
00 00 02 00 21 51
Sources: Apache Tika
Extension
.wq2
MIME Type
application/x-quattro-pro;version=5
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .wq2 files in Python
def is_wq2(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid WQ2 by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x00, 0x00, 0x02, 0x00, 0x21, 0x51])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(6) == signatureHow to validate .wq2 files in Node.js
function isWQ2(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x00, 0x00, 0x02, 0x00, 0x21, 0x51]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 6).equals(signature);
}How to validate .wq2 files in Go
func IsWQ2(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x00, 0x00, 0x02, 0x00, 0x21, 0x51}
if len(data) < 6 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:6], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/wq2
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/wq2
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .wq2 file?
A .wq2 file is a WQ2 file.
What are the magic bytes for .wq2 files?
The magic bytes for WQ2 files are 00 00 02 00 21 51 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .wq2 file?
To validate a .wq2 file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (00 00 02 00 21 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 .wq2 files?
The primary MIME type for .wq2 files is application/x-quattro-pro;version=5.
Is it safe to open .wq2 files?
WQ2 (.wq2) 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.