.dtd DTD file
Text & source code
| MIME type | application/xml-dtd |
|---|---|
| Description | DTD file |
| Acronym | DTD – Document Type Definition |
| Category | Text & source code |
| Based on | text/plain |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .dtd file?
A .dtd file is a “DTD file” (MIME type application/xml-dtd). DTD stands for Document Type Definition.
How do I open a .dtd 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 .dtd 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.dtd shows the guessed type.
Which format is .dtd based on?
Technically a .dtd file is a subtype of “Plain text document” (text/plain), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .dtd?
The MIME type is application/xml-dtd. In the Apache web server: AddType application/xml-dtd .dtd; in nginx: types { application/xml-dtd dtd; }.