.rpm RPM package
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/x-rpm |
|---|---|
| Description | RPM package |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Signature (magic bytes) | ED AB EE DB (....) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .rpm file?
A .rpm file is a “RPM package” (MIME type application/x-rpm).
How do I open a .rpm 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 .rpm file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): ED AB EE DB (....). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.rpm checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .rpm?
The MIME type is application/x-rpm. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-rpm .rpm; in nginx: types { application/x-rpm rpm; }.