What is MIME type "image/jpg"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

The MIME type image/jpg signals that a file stores a photo using the JPEG standard. It directs browsers and servers on how to process and display the image data.
It uses lossy compression to reduce file size while keeping photographic details.

• Delivers images on web pages and in emails
• Widely used by digital cameras and photo editing tools
• Optimizes loading times by balancing quality and file size

Common file types in this family include JPG, JFIF, JPEG, JIF, JPE, J, JLS, JFI, and JMH.

Systems often use image/jpeg interchangeably with image/jpg to denote the same JPEG image data.

Associated file extensions

jpg, jfif, jpeg, jif, jpe, j, jls, jfi, jmh

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:

    Content-Type: audio/ogg
  

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:

    <a href="file.dat" type="image/jpg">Download file</a>
  

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:

    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'text/plain');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

jpg, jfif, jpeg, jif, jpe, j, jls, jfi, jmh