A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. It's essential for web servers to send the correct `Content-Type` header so that browsers know how to handle the file (e.g., whether to display it as an image, render it as HTML, or prompt a download).
Our MIME Type Lookup utility is a quick reference for finding the official IANA media type for any common file extension. Simply enter an extension like `pdf`, `jpg`, or `css`, and the utility will provide the corresponding MIME type, such as `application/pdf`, `image/jpeg`, or `text/css`.
Our MIME Type Lookup utility is a quick reference for finding the official IANA media type for any common file extension. Simply enter an extension like `pdf`, `jpg`, or `css`, and the utility will provide the corresponding MIME type, such as `application/pdf`, `image/jpeg`, or `text/css`.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the correct MIME type important?
Sending the correct MIME type is crucial for security and for ensuring that browsers can correctly process and render the content. For instance, sending an HTML file with an 'text/html' MIME type tells the browser to render it as a webpage, while sending it as 'text/plain' would display the raw HTML source code.
