WordStar Version 5 (.ws)
.ws file signature | application/octet-stream
WordStar Version 5.0/6.0 document
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
1D 7D
Sources: Gary Kessler
Extension
.ws
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .ws files in Python
def is_ws(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid WS by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x1D, 0x7D])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(2) == signatureHow to validate .ws files in Node.js
function isWS(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x1D, 0x7D]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 2).equals(signature);
}How to validate .ws files in Go
func IsWS(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x1D, 0x7D}
if len(data) < 2 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:2], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/ws
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/ws
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .ws file?
A .ws file is a WordStar Version 5 file. WordStar Version 5.0/6.0 document
What are the magic bytes for .ws files?
The magic bytes for WordStar Version 5 files are 1D 7D at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .ws file?
To validate a .ws file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (1D 7D) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .ws files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .ws files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .ws files?
WordStar Version 5 (.ws) 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.