MIME Types List
Complete reference of MIME types (Internet Media Types) with file extensions. Search and browse media types, content types, and file formats.
| Name | MIME Type | Extension | More Details | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Toolkit | application/andrew-inset | N/A | IANA - Andrew Inset | |
| Applixware | application/applixware | .aw | Vistasource | |
| Atom Syndication Format | application/atom+xml | .atom, .xml | RFC 4287 | |
| JavaScript | application/javascript | .js | JavaScript | |
| JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) | application/json | .json | JSON Format | |
| PDF Document | application/pdf | Adobe PDF | ||
| XML Document | application/xml | .xml | XML Format | |
| ZIP Archive | application/zip | .zip | ZIP Format | |
| HTML Document | text/html | .html, .htm | HTML Format | |
| Plain Text | text/plain | .txt | Plain Text Format | |
| CSS Stylesheet | text/css | .css | CSS Format | |
| JPEG Image | image/jpeg | .jpg, .jpeg | JPEG Format | |
| PNG Image | image/png | .png | PNG Format | |
| GIF Image | image/gif | .gif | GIF Format | |
| WebP Image | image/webp | .webp | WebP Format | |
| SVG Image | image/svg+xml | .svg | SVG Format | |
| MP3 Audio | audio/mpeg | .mp3 | MP3 Format | |
| WAV Audio | audio/wav | .wav | WAV Format | |
| MP4 Video | video/mp4 | .mp4 | MP4 Format | |
| WebM Video | video/webm | .webm | WebM Format | |
| YAML Document | text/yaml | .yaml, .yml | YAML Format | |
| Markdown Document | text/markdown | .md | Markdown Format | |
| Font - TrueType | font/ttf | .ttf | TrueType Font | |
| Font - OpenType | font/otf | .otf | OpenType Font | |
| Font - Web Open Font Format | font/woff | .woff | WOFF Format | |
| Font - Web Open Font Format 2 | font/woff2 | .woff2 | WOFF2 Format | |
| Microsoft Word Document | application/msword | .doc | MS Word Format | |
| Microsoft Excel Document | application/vnd.ms-excel | .xls | MS Excel Format | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint Document | application/vnd.ms-powerpoint | .ppt | MS PowerPoint Format | |
| 7-Zip Archive | application/x-7z-compressed | .7z | 7-Zip Format | |
| RAR Archive | application/x-rar-compressed | .rar | RAR Format |
What are MIME Types?
MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) types, also known as media types, are a standardized way to indicate the nature and format of a document. Originally designed for email systems, they are now a fundamental part of web technology.
MIME Type Structure
A MIME type consists of two parts:
- Type: The general category (e.g., text, image, audio)
- Subtype: The specific format (e.g., plain, jpeg, mpeg)
Common MIME Type Categories
- application/ - Binary data or files that don't fit other categories
- text/ - Text-based files meant to be read by humans
- image/ - Image files
- audio/ - Audio files
- video/ - Video files
- font/ - Font files
Usage in Web Development
- HTTP Content-Type headers
- HTML5 accept attribute in file inputs
- Server configuration
- API response types
- File upload validation
Features
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Common Use Cases
Development
- Setting Content-Type headers
- File upload validation
- API response formats
- Server configuration
- Content delivery setup
Applications
- File handling systems
- Content management
- Media servers
- Download managers
- Browser extensions
Understanding MIME Types
What are MIME Types?
MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) types, also known as media types, are a standardized way to indicate the nature and format of a document. They are used by browsers and servers to determine how to handle different types of files.
MIME Type Structure
MIME types consist of a type and subtype, separated by a forward slash (/). For example, 'text/html' indicates HTML text content, while 'image/jpeg' represents a JPEG image file.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are MIME types used?
MIME types are used in HTTP headers (Content-Type), HTML5 accept attributes, server configurations, and API responses to specify the type of content being transferred. They help systems handle files appropriately.
Why are MIME types important?
MIME types ensure proper handling of files across different systems and applications. They're crucial for web servers, browsers, and applications to correctly process and display content.
How do I find a specific MIME type?
You can search by name, MIME type, or file extension using the search bar. The results update in real-time as you type, making it easy to find exactly what you need.