.zim OpenZIM file
Other formats
| MIME type | application/x-openzim |
|---|---|
| Description | OpenZIM file |
| Acronym | ZIM – Zeno IMproved |
| Category | Other formats |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 5A 49 4D 04 (ZIM.) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .zim file?
A .zim file is a “OpenZIM file” (MIME type application/x-openzim). ZIM stands for Zeno IMproved.
How do I open a .zim file?
With the program that created the file. On Linux, xdg-mime query default with the MIME type shows the default application, and xdg-open opens the file with it.
How can you tell a genuine .zim file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 5A 49 4D 04 (ZIM.). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.zim checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .zim?
The MIME type is application/x-openzim. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-openzim .zim; in nginx: types { application/x-openzim zim; }.