.par2 Parchive archive
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/x-par2 |
|---|---|
| Description | Parchive archive |
| Acronym | Parchive – Parity Volume Set Archive |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 50 41 52 32 (PAR2) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .par2 file?
A .par2 file is a “Parchive archive” (MIME type application/x-par2). Parchive stands for Parity Volume Set Archive.
How do I open a .par2 file?
With an archive tool such as 7-Zip (Windows) or the built-in archive manager on macOS or Linux. On the command line, use tar, unzip or 7z depending on the format.
How can you tell a genuine .par2 file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 50 41 52 32 (PAR2). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.par2 checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .par2?
The MIME type is application/x-par2. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-par2 .par2; in nginx: types { application/x-par2 par2; }.