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Format

Mach-O

Summary

Name
Mach-O
Version
32bit
Identifiers
PUID: fmt/692
Description
Mach-O is a standard used to store programs and libraries on disk in the Apple Mac app binary interface. Mach-O files generally lack a format extension.
Source
Digital Preservation Department / The National Archives
Developed by
Apple Computer, Inc.
Supported by
Apple Computer, Inc.

Internal signatures

Mach-O 32bit 1

Note
BOF: þíúÎ (0xFEEDFACE)

Byte sequences

Min Frag Length
Absolute from BOF
Offset
0
Max offset
0
Byte Sequence
FEEDFACE
Endianness
None

Mach-O 32bit 2

Note
BOF: Îúíþ (0xCEFAEDFE)

Byte sequences

Min Frag Length
Absolute from BOF
Offset
0
Max offset
0
Byte Sequence
CEFAEDFE
Endianness
None

Changelog

  • Added in V81

    Release date
    18 February 2015

    Mach-O 32bit: New signature. Inspired by research conducted by Ange Albertini.

    Mach-O 32bit: Outline entry added.