.exr EXR image
Images
| MIME type | image/x-exr |
|---|---|
| Description | EXR image |
| Category | Images |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .exr file?
A .exr file is a “EXR image” (MIME type image/x-exr).
How do I open a .exr file?
With any image viewer that supports the format – the Photos app on Windows, Preview on macOS, Eye of GNOME or GIMP on Linux. For unusual formats a converter such as ImageMagick helps.
How can you tell a genuine .exr 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.exr shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .exr?
The MIME type is image/x-exr. In the Apache web server: AddType image/x-exr .exr; in nginx: types { image/x-exr exr; }.