.axv Annodex video
Video
| MIME type | video/annodex |
|---|---|
| Description | Annodex video |
| Category | Video |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 4F 67 67 53 (OggS) |
| Based on | application/annodex |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .axv file?
A .axv file is a “Annodex video” (MIME type video/annodex).
How do I open a .axv file?
With a media player such as VLC or mpv, which support nearly all video containers and codecs. To convert it, use ffmpeg or HandBrake.
How can you tell a genuine .axv file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 4F 67 67 53 (OggS). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.axv checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which format is .axv based on?
Technically a .axv file is a subtype of “Annodex exchange format” (application/annodex), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .axv?
The MIME type is video/annodex. In the Apache web server: AddType video/annodex .axv; in nginx: types { video/annodex axv; }.