.it Impulse Tracker audio
Audio
| MIME type | audio/x-it |
|---|---|
| Description | Impulse Tracker audio |
| Category | Audio |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 49 4D 50 4D (IMPM) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .it file?
A .it file is a “Impulse Tracker audio” (MIME type audio/x-it).
How do I open a .it file?
With a media player such as VLC, which plays almost every audio format; on Windows also Media Player, on macOS Music or QuickTime. To edit it, use Audacity for example.
How can you tell a genuine .it file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 49 4D 50 4D (IMPM). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.it checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .it?
The MIME type is audio/x-it. In the Apache web server: AddType audio/x-it .it; in nginx: types { audio/x-it it; }.