NZB File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .nzb
MIME Type application/x-nzb
File Format Type XML (eXtensible Markup Language)
Primary Use Indexing Usenet articles
Creation Derived from Newzbin, a Usenet indexing service
Structure Hierarchical, XML-based
Elements File, groups, segments
Encoding Text-based, UTF-8 preferred
Compression Not natively, but can be compressed using ZIP or RAR
Open Format Yes
Accessibility Readable with any XML-compatible viewer or editor
Security No inherent security; relies on security of transmission methods
Association Usenet posts and binaries
Popularity Used primarily in Usenet communities
Binary Collection Refers to multiple related binaries assembled through NZB files
Article Reference Unique message IDs for Usenet articles
Download Automation Facilitates automated downloading through NZB-compatible clients
Advantages Efficient indexing and downloading of Usenet content
Limitations Reliant on availability of Usenet servers and content
Integration Supports integration with various Usenet clients and automation tools