.XIP File
.xip is macOS Signed Archive
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .xip |
| Format | Zip |
| Created by | Apple |
| Category | Compressed |
.xip is macOS Signed Archive
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .xip |
| Format | Zip |
| Created by | Apple |
| Category | Compressed |
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The xip file extension is mainly used for compressed archives, which contain digital signature to verify that the file has not changed since its creator saved it.
XIP archive is similar to XAR format and stores a gzip archive, metadata and a signature. Often used to distribute development tools, such as Xcode, from Apple.
A xip file extension is related to archive file format used by Apple to distribute development tools.