About MIME Type Lookup
Look up the correct MIME type (Content-Type) for any file extension. Covers web assets (HTML, CSS, JS), images (PNG, JPEG, WebP), data formats (JSON, XML, YAML), media (MP4, MP3), fonts, and more. Essential for setting correct Content-Type headers in APIs and web servers.
How to Use MIME Type Lookup
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Search by extension
Type a file extension (e.g. .json, .mp4) or MIME type in the search field.
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Find your MIME type
Browse the filtered results to find the correct Content-Type value.
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Use in your code
Copy the MIME type for use in HTTP headers, API responses, or server configurations.
Common Use Cases
- Setting correct Content-Type headers in API responses
- Configuring web server MIME type mappings
- Understanding browser file handling for different formats
- Debugging file download and media streaming issues
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a MIME type?
Why does the Content-Type header matter?
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