.ape Monkey's audio
Audio
| MIME type | audio/x-ape |
|---|---|
| Description | Monkey's audio |
| Category | Audio |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 4D 41 43 20 (MAC ) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .ape file?
A .ape file is a “Monkey's audio” (MIME type audio/x-ape).
How do I open a .ape file?
With a media player such as VLC, which plays almost every audio format; on Windows also Media Player, on macOS Music or QuickTime. To edit it, use Audacity for example.
How can you tell a genuine .ape file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 4D 41 43 20 (MAC ). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.ape checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .ape?
The MIME type is audio/x-ape. In the Apache web server: AddType audio/x-ape .ape; in nginx: types { audio/x-ape ape; }.