.metalink Metalink file
Other formats
| MIME type | application/metalink+xml |
|---|---|
| Description | Metalink file |
| Category | Other formats |
| Based on | application/xml |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .metalink file?
A .metalink file is a “Metalink file” (MIME type application/metalink+xml).
How do I open a .metalink file?
With the program that created the file. On Linux, xdg-mime query default with the MIME type shows the default application, and xdg-open opens the file with it.
How can you tell a genuine .metalink 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.metalink shows the guessed type.
Which format is .metalink based on?
Technically a .metalink 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 .metalink?
The MIME type is application/metalink+xml. In the Apache web server: AddType application/metalink+xml .metalink; in nginx: types { application/metalink+xml metalink; }.