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.