.arj ARJ archive
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/x-arj |
|---|---|
| Description | ARJ archive |
| Acronym | ARJ – Archived by Robert Jung |
| Category | Archives & packages |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .arj file?
A .arj file is a “ARJ archive” (MIME type application/x-arj). ARJ stands for Archived by Robert Jung.
How do I open a .arj 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 .arj file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.arj shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .arj?
The MIME type is application/x-arj. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-arj .arj; in nginx: types { application/x-arj arj; }.