FileHint

application/x-xz

The MIME type for XZ-compressed files — a high-ratio format replacing gzip in many Linux distributions.

Typical extensions

Primary uses

  • Software distribution (.tar.xz)
  • Backups

In a browser

Downloaded.

On a server

Static delivery with Range support for partial downloads.

In email

Attachment-friendly. Expect tighter gateway scrutiny after CVE-2024-3094.

References