application/x-compress
UNIX-compressed file
| Description | UNIX-compressed file |
|---|---|
| File extensions | .z |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 1F 9D (..) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the MIME type application/x-compress?
application/x-compress denotes “UNIX-compressed file”.
Which file extension does application/x-compress use?
Files of type application/x-compress usually end in .z.
How does a web server serve application/x-compress correctly?
With the header Content-Type: application/x-compress. In nginx: types { application/x-compress z; }; in Apache: AddType application/x-compress .z.
Which formats are based on application/x-compress?
Formats based on it include Tar archive (compressed).
Formats based on it
- application/x-tarz – Tar archive (compressed)