.ipynb Jupyter notebook document
Documents & office
| MIME type | application/x-ipynb+json |
|---|---|
| Description | Jupyter notebook document |
| Category | Documents & office |
| Based on | application/json |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .ipynb file?
A .ipynb file is a “Jupyter notebook document” (MIME type application/x-ipynb+json).
How do I open a .ipynb 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 .ipynb 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.ipynb shows the guessed type.
Which format is .ipynb based on?
Technically a .ipynb file is a subtype of “JSON document” (application/json), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .ipynb?
The MIME type is application/x-ipynb+json. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-ipynb+json .ipynb; in nginx: types { application/x-ipynb+json ipynb; }.