.lws LightWave scene
Images
| MIME type | image/x-lws |
|---|---|
| Description | LightWave scene |
| Category | Images |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .lws file?
A .lws file is a “LightWave scene” (MIME type image/x-lws).
How do I open a .lws file?
With any image viewer that supports the format – the Photos app on Windows, Preview on macOS, Eye of GNOME or GIMP on Linux. For unusual formats a converter such as ImageMagick helps.
How can you tell a genuine .lws 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.lws shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .lws?
The MIME type is image/x-lws. In the Apache web server: AddType image/x-lws .lws; in nginx: types { image/x-lws lws; }.