.dtb Flattened Devicetree
Text & source code
| MIME type | text/x-devicetree-binary |
|---|---|
| Description | Flattened Devicetree |
| Acronym | DTB – Device Tree Binary |
| Category | Text & source code |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .dtb file?
A .dtb file is a “Flattened Devicetree” (MIME type text/x-devicetree-binary). DTB stands for Device Tree Binary.
How do I open a .dtb file?
With any text editor – Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, or gedit and vim on Linux. The file contains readable text, possibly source code or configuration.
How can you tell a genuine .dtb 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.dtb shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .dtb?
The MIME type is text/x-devicetree-binary. In the Apache web server: AddType text/x-devicetree-binary .dtb; in nginx: types { text/x-devicetree-binary dtb; }.