.bsdiff Binary differences between files
Other formats
| MIME type | application/x-bsdiff |
|---|---|
| Description | Binary differences between files |
| Category | Other formats |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 42 53 44 49 46 46 34 30 (BSDIFF40)42 53 44 49 46 4E 34 30 (BSDIFN40) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .bsdiff file?
A .bsdiff file is a “Binary differences between files” (MIME type application/x-bsdiff).
How do I open a .bsdiff file?
With the program that created the file. On Linux, xdg-mime query default with the MIME type shows the default application, and xdg-open opens the file with it.
How can you tell a genuine .bsdiff file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 42 53 44 49 46 46 34 30 (BSDIFF40) and 42 53 44 49 46 4E 34 30 (BSDIFN40). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.bsdiff checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .bsdiff?
The MIME type is application/x-bsdiff. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-bsdiff .bsdiff; in nginx: types { application/x-bsdiff bsdiff; }.