.sis SIS package
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/vnd.symbian.install |
|---|---|
| Description | SIS package |
| Acronym | SIS – Symbian Installation File |
| Category | Archives & packages |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .sis file?
A .sis file is a “SIS package” (MIME type application/vnd.symbian.install). SIS stands for Symbian Installation File.
How do I open a .sis 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 .sis 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.sis shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .sis?
The MIME type is application/vnd.symbian.install. In the Apache web server: AddType application/vnd.symbian.install .sis; in nginx: types { application/vnd.symbian.install sis; }.