XLEX (.xlex)
.xlex file signature | text/plain
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C
Sources: Apache Tika
All Known Signatures
8 signature variants are documented for .xlex files across multiple sources.
| Hex Signature | Offset | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 4D 45 54 41 46 4F 4E 54 2C | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 2F 2A | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 2F 2F | 0 | Apache Tika |
| 3B 3B | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FE FF | 0 | Apache Tika |
| FF FE | 0 | Apache Tika |
| EF BB BF | 0 | Apache Tika |
Extension
.xlex
MIME Type
text/plain
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .xlex files in Python
def is_xlex(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid XLEX by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x54, 0x68, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x54, 0x65, 0x58, 0x2C])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(12) == signatureHow to validate .xlex files in Node.js
function isXLEX(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x54, 0x68, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x54, 0x65, 0x58, 0x2C]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 12).equals(signature);
}How to validate .xlex files in Go
func IsXLEX(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x54, 0x68, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x69, 0x73, 0x20, 0x54, 0x65, 0x58, 0x2C}
if len(data) < 12 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:12], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/xlex
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/xlex
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .xlex file?
A .xlex file is a XLEX file.
What are the magic bytes for .xlex files?
The magic bytes for XLEX files are 54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .xlex file?
To validate a .xlex file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 54 65 58 2C) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .xlex files?
The primary MIME type for .xlex files is text/plain.
Is it safe to open .xlex files?
XLEX (.xlex) 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.