.xm FastTracker II audio
Audio
| MIME type | audio/x-xm |
|---|---|
| Description | FastTracker II audio |
| Category | Audio |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 45 78 74 65 6E 64 65 64 20 4D 6F 64 75 6C 65 3A (Extended Module:) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .xm file?
A .xm file is a “FastTracker II audio” (MIME type audio/x-xm).
How do I open a .xm 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 .xm file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 45 78 74 65 6E 64 65 64 20 4D 6F 64 75 6C 65 3A (Extended Module:). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.xm checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .xm?
The MIME type is audio/x-xm. In the Apache web server: AddType audio/x-xm .xm; in nginx: types { audio/x-xm xm; }.