.dvi TeX DVI document
Documents & office
| MIME type | application/x-dvi |
|---|---|
| Description | TeX DVI document |
| Acronym | DVI – Device independent file format |
| Category | Documents & office |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .dvi file?
A .dvi file is a “TeX DVI document” (MIME type application/x-dvi). DVI stands for Device independent file format.
How do I open a .dvi 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 .dvi 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.dvi shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .dvi?
The MIME type is application/x-dvi. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-dvi .dvi; in nginx: types { application/x-dvi dvi; }.