.alz Alzip archive
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/x-alz |
|---|---|
| Description | Alzip archive |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 41 4C 5A (ALZ) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .alz file?
A .alz file is a “Alzip archive” (MIME type application/x-alz).
How do I open a .alz file?
With an archive tool such as 7-Zip (Windows) or the built-in archive manager on macOS or Linux. On the command line, use tar, unzip or 7z depending on the format.
How can you tell a genuine .alz file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 41 4C 5A (ALZ). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.alz checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .alz?
The MIME type is application/x-alz. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-alz .alz; in nginx: types { application/x-alz alz; }.