WordStar for Windows Ver (.ws2)
.ws2 file signature | application/octet-stream
WordStar for Windows Ver. 2 document
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
57 53 32 30 30 30
Sources: Gary Kessler
Extension
.ws2
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .ws2 files in Python
def is_ws2(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid WS2 by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x57, 0x53, 0x32, 0x30, 0x30, 0x30])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(6) == signature
How to validate .ws2 files in Node.js
function isWS2(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x57, 0x53, 0x32, 0x30, 0x30, 0x30]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 6).equals(signature);
}
How to validate .ws2 files in Go
func IsWS2(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x57, 0x53, 0x32, 0x30, 0x30, 0x30}
if len(data) < 6 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:6], signature)
}
API Endpoint
/api/v1/ws2
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/ws2
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .ws2 file?
A .ws2 file is a WordStar for Windows Ver file. WordStar for Windows Ver. 2 document
What are the magic bytes for .ws2 files?
The magic bytes for WordStar for Windows Ver files are 57 53 32 30 30 30 at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .ws2 file?
To validate a .ws2 file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (57 53 32 30 30 30) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .ws2 files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .ws2 files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .ws2 files?
WordStar for Windows Ver (.ws2) 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.