.jnlp JNLP file
Text & source code
| MIME type | application/x-java-jnlp-file |
|---|---|
| Description | JNLP file |
| Acronym | JNLP – Java Network Launching Protocol |
| Category | Text & source code |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 3C 6A 6E 6C 70 (<jnlp) |
| Based on | application/xml |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .jnlp file?
A .jnlp file is a “JNLP file” (MIME type application/x-java-jnlp-file). JNLP stands for Java Network Launching Protocol.
How do I open a .jnlp file?
With any text editor – Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, or gedit and vim on Linux. The file contains readable text, possibly source code or configuration.
How can you tell a genuine .jnlp file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 3C 6A 6E 6C 70 (<jnlp). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.jnlp checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which format is .jnlp based on?
Technically a .jnlp file is a subtype of “XML document” (application/xml), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .jnlp?
The MIME type is application/x-java-jnlp-file. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-java-jnlp-file .jnlp; in nginx: types { application/x-java-jnlp-file jnlp; }.