.xul XUL interface document

Documents & office

MIME typeapplication/vnd.mozilla.xul+xml
DescriptionXUL interface document
AcronymXUL – XML User interface markup Language
CategoryDocuments & office
Based onapplication/xml

Frequently asked questions

What is a .xul file?

A .xul file is a “XUL interface document” (MIME type application/vnd.mozilla.xul+xml). XUL stands for XML User interface markup Language.

How do I open a .xul file?

With an office suite: LibreOffice (free, Windows/macOS/Linux) opens most document formats, as do Microsoft Office or the vendor’s own app.

How can you tell a genuine .xul 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.xul shows the guessed type.

Which format is .xul based on?

Technically a .xul file is a subtype of “XML document” (application/xml), so programs for that base format can often read it too.

Which MIME type belongs to .xul?

The MIME type is application/vnd.mozilla.xul+xml. In the Apache web server: AddType application/vnd.mozilla.xul+xml .xul; in nginx: types { application/vnd.mozilla.xul+xml xul; }.

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