The Ultimate MIME Type Reference

Your comprehensive guide to all MIME types and file extensions. Find detailed information about specific media types and their associated file formats.

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MIME Types by Category

Explore MIME types organized by their main categories

application / Application-specific formats including PDFs, office documents, archives, and executables. / 1172 types / View all

audio / Audio formats including MP3, WAV, FLAC, and other sound file types. / 126 types / View all

image / Image formats such as JPEG, PNG, GIF, SVG, and other graphical file types. / 277 types / View all

message / Various file formats and MIME types in this category. / 3 types / View all

model / 3D model formats including STL, GLTF, X3D, and other three-dimensional file types. / 37 types / View all

multipart / Various file formats and MIME types in this category. / 38 types / View all

text / Text-based formats including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, and plain text documents. / 411 types / View all

video / Video formats such as MP4, MPEG, WebM, and other moving image file types. / 77 types / View all

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Why MIME Types Matter

Understanding MIME types is essential for web developers, system administrators, and content creators.

For Web Developers: Setting the correct MIME type ensures browsers render content correctly and helps prevent security issues.

For System Administrators: Proper server configuration is crucial for serving content efficiently.

For Content Creators: Choosing the right file formats ensures compatibility across platforms.