.nb Mathematica Notebook file
Documents & office
| MIME type | application/mathematica |
|---|---|
| Description | Mathematica Notebook file |
| Category | Documents & office |
| Based on | text/plain |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .nb file?
A .nb file is a “Mathematica Notebook file” (MIME type application/mathematica).
How do I open a .nb file?
With an office suite: LibreOffice (free, Windows/macOS/Linux) opens most document formats, as do Microsoft Office or the vendor’s own app.
How can you tell a genuine .nb 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.nb shows the guessed type.
Which format is .nb based on?
Technically a .nb file is a subtype of “Plain text document” (text/plain), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .nb?
The MIME type is application/mathematica. In the Apache web server: AddType application/mathematica .nb; in nginx: types { application/mathematica nb; }.