.udeb Debian package
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/vnd.debian.binary-package |
|---|---|
| Description | Debian package |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 21 3C 61 72 63 68 3E (!<arch>) |
| Other extensions | .deb |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .udeb file?
A .udeb file is a “Debian package” (MIME type application/vnd.debian.binary-package).
How do I open a .udeb 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 .udeb file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 21 3C 61 72 63 68 3E (!<arch>). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.udeb checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .udeb?
The MIME type is application/vnd.debian.binary-package. In the Apache web server: AddType application/vnd.debian.binary-package .udeb; in nginx: types { application/vnd.debian.binary-package udeb; }.