.zip Zip archive
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/zip |
|---|---|
| Description | Zip archive |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 50 4B 03 04 (PK..) |
| Other extensions | .zipx |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .zip file?
A .zip file is a “Zip archive” (MIME type application/zip).
How do I open a .zip 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 .zip file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 50 4B 03 04 (PK..). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.zip checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .zip?
The MIME type is application/zip. In the Apache web server: AddType application/zip .zip; in nginx: types { application/zip zip; }.