.xwd X window image
Images
| MIME type | image/x-xwindowdump |
|---|---|
| Description | X window image |
| Category | Images |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .xwd file?
A .xwd file is a “X window image” (MIME type image/x-xwindowdump).
How do I open a .xwd file?
With any image viewer that supports the format – the Photos app on Windows, Preview on macOS, Eye of GNOME or GIMP on Linux. For unusual formats a converter such as ImageMagick helps.
How can you tell a genuine .xwd 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.xwd shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .xwd?
The MIME type is image/x-xwindowdump. In the Apache web server: AddType image/x-xwindowdump .xwd; in nginx: types { image/x-xwindowdump xwd; }.