.docbook DocBook document
Documents & office
| MIME type | application/x-docbook+xml |
|---|---|
| Description | DocBook document |
| Category | Documents & office |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 3C 3F 78 6D 6C (<?xml) |
| Based on | application/xml |
| Other extensions | .dbk |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .docbook file?
A .docbook file is a “DocBook document” (MIME type application/x-docbook+xml).
How do I open a .docbook file?
With an office suite: LibreOffice (free, Windows/macOS/Linux) opens most document formats, as do Microsoft Office or the vendor’s own app.
How can you tell a genuine .docbook file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 3C 3F 78 6D 6C (<?xml). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.docbook checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which format is .docbook based on?
Technically a .docbook file is a subtype of “XML document” (application/xml), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .docbook?
The MIME type is application/x-docbook+xml. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-docbook+xml .docbook; in nginx: types { application/x-docbook+xml docbook; }.