XLOG (.xlog)
.xlog 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 .xlog 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
.xlog
MIME Type
text/plain
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .xlog files in Python
def is_xlog(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid XLOG 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 .xlog files in Node.js
function isXLOG(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 .xlog files in Go
func IsXLOG(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/xlog
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/xlog
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .xlog file?
A .xlog file is a XLOG file.
What are the magic bytes for .xlog files?
The magic bytes for XLOG 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 .xlog file?
To validate a .xlog 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 .xlog files?
The primary MIME type for .xlog files is text/plain.
Is it safe to open .xlog files?
XLOG (.xlog) 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.