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* In [[graphics file format]]s, the header might give information about an image's size, resolution, number of colors, and the like.

* In [[archive file format]]s, the file header might serve as a [[fingerprint]] or [[signature]] to identify the specific [[file format]] and corresponding software utility.

* In some [[programming language]]s (for example [[C (programming language)|C]] and [[C++]] prior to [[C++20]]) the [[subroutine|functions]] are declared in [[header file]]s.

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