.hfe HFE floppy disk image
Programs & libraries
| MIME type | application/x-hfe-floppy-image |
|---|---|
| Description | HFE floppy disk image |
| Acronym | HFE – HxC Floppy Emulator |
| Category | Programs & libraries |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 48 58 43 50 49 43 46 45 (HXCPICFE) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .hfe file?
A .hfe file is a “HFE floppy disk image” (MIME type application/x-hfe-floppy-image). HFE stands for HxC Floppy Emulator.
How do I open a .hfe 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 .hfe file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 48 58 43 50 49 43 46 45 (HXCPICFE). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.hfe checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .hfe?
The MIME type is application/x-hfe-floppy-image. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-hfe-floppy-image .hfe; in nginx: types { application/x-hfe-floppy-image hfe; }.