YUV (.yuv)
.yuv file signature | application/octet-stream
IFFYUV Image
Magic Bytes
Offset 0
46 4F 52 4D 59 55 56 4E
Sources: Wikipedia
Extension
.yuv
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Byte Offset
0
Risk Level
Safe
Validation Code
How to validate .yuv files in Python
def is_yuv(file_path: str) -> bool:
"""Check if file is a valid YUV by magic bytes."""
signature = bytes([0x46, 0x4F, 0x52, 0x4D, 0x59, 0x55, 0x56, 0x4E])
with open(file_path, "rb") as f:
return f.read(8) == signatureHow to validate .yuv files in Node.js
function isYUV(buffer: Buffer): boolean {
const signature = Buffer.from([0x46, 0x4F, 0x52, 0x4D, 0x59, 0x55, 0x56, 0x4E]);
return buffer.subarray(0, 8).equals(signature);
}How to validate .yuv files in Go
func IsYUV(data []byte) bool {
signature := []byte{0x46, 0x4F, 0x52, 0x4D, 0x59, 0x55, 0x56, 0x4E}
if len(data) < 8 {
return false
}
return bytes.Equal(data[:8], signature)
}API Endpoint
/api/v1/yuv
curl https://filesignature.org/api/v1/yuv
See the full API documentation for all endpoints and parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .yuv file?
A .yuv file is a YUV file. IFFYUV Image
What are the magic bytes for .yuv files?
The magic bytes for YUV files are 46 4F 52 4D 59 55 56 4E at byte offset 0. These bytes uniquely identify the file format regardless of the file extension.
How do I validate a .yuv file?
To validate a .yuv file, read the first bytes of the file and compare them against the known magic bytes (46 4F 52 4D 59 55 56 4E) at offset 0. This is more reliable than checking the file extension alone, as extensions can be renamed.
What is the MIME type for .yuv files?
There is no officially registered MIME type for .yuv files. Systems typically use application/octet-stream as a generic fallback when handling this format.
Is it safe to open .yuv files?
YUV (.yuv) 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.