.zst Zstandard archive
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/zstd |
|---|---|
| Description | Zstandard archive |
| Category | Archives & packages |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .zst file?
A .zst file is a “Zstandard archive” (MIME type application/zstd).
How do I open a .zst 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 .zst 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.zst shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .zst?
The MIME type is application/zstd. In the Apache web server: AddType application/zstd .zst; in nginx: types { application/zstd zst; }.