Xcode Archive
General Information
| Title | XIP File Extension |
| Extension | .xip |
| Full Form | Xcode Archive |
| File Type | Compressed Archive |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/x-xip |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store files |
| Additional Functions | Archive, Compression |
| Features | Signed, Secure |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High compression |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Software Distribution | Yes |
| OS Updates | Yes |
| Developer Tools | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Tampering risk |
| Best Practices | Signature verification |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2011 |
| Associated With | macOS Lion |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .tar.gz, .dmg |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 macOS Archive Utility |
Free | macOS |
 Xcode |
Free | macOS |