.owl RDF file
Other formats
| MIME type | application/rdf+xml |
|---|---|
| Description | RDF file |
| Acronym | RDF – Resource Description Framework |
| Category | Other formats |
| Based on | application/xml |
| Other extensions | .rdf, .rdfs |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .owl file?
A .owl file is a “RDF file” (MIME type application/rdf+xml). RDF stands for Resource Description Framework.
How do I open a .owl 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 .owl 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.owl shows the guessed type.
Which format is .owl based on?
Technically a .owl 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 .owl?
The MIME type is application/rdf+xml. In the Apache web server: AddType application/rdf+xml .owl; in nginx: types { application/rdf+xml owl; }.