.mxf MXF video
Other formats
| MIME type | application/mxf |
|---|---|
| Description | MXF video |
| Acronym | MXF – Material Exchange Format |
| Category | Other formats |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 06 0E 2B 34 02 05 01 01 0D 01 02 01 01 02 (..+4..........) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .mxf file?
A .mxf file is a “MXF video” (MIME type application/mxf). MXF stands for Material Exchange Format.
How do I open a .mxf 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 .mxf file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 06 0E 2B 34 02 05 01 01 0D 01 02 01 01 02 (..+4..........). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.mxf checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .mxf?
The MIME type is application/mxf. In the Apache web server: AddType application/mxf .mxf; in nginx: types { application/mxf mxf; }.