.gen Genesis ROM
Programs & libraries
| MIME type | application/x-genesis-rom |
|---|---|
| Description | Genesis ROM |
| Category | Programs & libraries |
| Other extensions | .sgd, .smd |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .gen file?
A .gen file is a “Genesis ROM” (MIME type application/x-genesis-rom).
How do I open a .gen file?
This is executable code or a library. Only open such files from trusted sources; to inspect them, use tools such as file, objdump or a hex editor.
How can you tell a genuine .gen 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.gen shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .gen?
The MIME type is application/x-genesis-rom. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-genesis-rom .gen; in nginx: types { application/x-genesis-rom gen; }.