.sid Commodore 64 audio
Audio
| MIME type | audio/prs.sid |
|---|---|
| Description | Commodore 64 audio |
| Category | Audio |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 50 53 49 44 (PSID) |
| Other extensions | .psid |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .sid file?
A .sid file is a “Commodore 64 audio” (MIME type audio/prs.sid).
How do I open a .sid file?
With a media player such as VLC, which plays almost every audio format; on Windows also Media Player, on macOS Music or QuickTime. To edit it, use Audacity for example.
How can you tell a genuine .sid file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 50 53 49 44 (PSID). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.sid checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .sid?
The MIME type is audio/prs.sid. In the Apache web server: AddType audio/prs.sid .sid; in nginx: types { audio/prs.sid sid; }.