.sit StuffIt archive
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/x-stuffit |
|---|---|
| Description | StuffIt archive |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 53 49 54 21 (SIT!)53 74 75 66 66 49 74 20 (StuffIt ) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .sit file?
A .sit file is a “StuffIt archive” (MIME type application/x-stuffit).
How do I open a .sit 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 .sit file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 53 49 54 21 (SIT!) and 53 74 75 66 66 49 74 20 (StuffIt ). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.sit checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .sit?
The MIME type is application/x-stuffit. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-stuffit .sit; in nginx: types { application/x-stuffit sit; }.