.src.rpm Source RPM package
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/x-source-rpm |
|---|---|
| Description | Source RPM package |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Based on | application/x-rpm |
| Other extensions | .spm |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .src.rpm file?
A .src.rpm file is a “Source RPM package” (MIME type application/x-source-rpm).
How do I open a .src.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 .src.rpm 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.src.rpm shows the guessed type.
Which format is .src.rpm based on?
Technically a .src.rpm file is a subtype of “RPM package” (application/x-rpm), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .src.rpm?
The MIME type is application/x-source-rpm. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-source-rpm .src.rpm; in nginx: types { application/x-source-rpm src.rpm; }.