.oxt OpenOffice.org extension
Documents & office
| MIME type | application/vnd.openofficeorg.extension |
|---|---|
| Description | OpenOffice.org extension |
| Category | Documents & office |
| Based on | application/zip |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .oxt file?
A .oxt file is a “OpenOffice.org extension” (MIME type application/vnd.openofficeorg.extension).
How do I open a .oxt 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 .oxt 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.oxt shows the guessed type.
Which format is .oxt based on?
Technically a .oxt file is a subtype of “Zip archive” (application/zip), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .oxt?
The MIME type is application/vnd.openofficeorg.extension. In the Apache web server: AddType application/vnd.openofficeorg.extension .oxt; in nginx: types { application/vnd.openofficeorg.extension oxt; }.