.shape Dia shape
Other formats
| MIME type | application/x-dia-shape |
|---|---|
| Description | Dia shape |
| Category | Other formats |
| Based on | application/xml |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .shape file?
A .shape file is a “Dia shape” (MIME type application/x-dia-shape).
How do I open a .shape 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 .shape 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.shape shows the guessed type.
Which format is .shape based on?
Technically a .shape 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 .shape?
The MIME type is application/x-dia-shape. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-dia-shape .shape; in nginx: types { application/x-dia-shape shape; }.