About MIME Type & Media Type Lookup
Comprehensive IANA Media Types and RFC 6838 standard reference directory. Look up content-type headers, primary and secondary file extensions, binary vs text encoding classifications, and typical software use cases with 1-click header snippet copying.
Key Capabilities & Features
- Comprehensive database of 250+ standard IANA media types across application, audio, font, image, text, and video
- Instant search by file extension (e.g. .pdf, .json, .webp) or partial MIME string
- Content-Type header code generator with UTF-8 charset recommendations
- Binary versus text encoding indicators for network transfer optimization
- Direct links and RFC specification citations for protocol compliance
How to Use MIME Type & Media Type Lookup
Enter File Extension or Type
Type an extension like .png or a category like audio/ into the search bar.
Filter by Media Category
Click category pills to filter between application, image, video, or text.
Inspect Technical Specs
View binary encoding requirements and RFC standards.
Copy Header Snippet
Click Copy MIME or Copy Header to paste directly into your server configuration.
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100% Client-Side. All searches and lookups execute locally in your browser with zero network traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of a MIME type?
A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) media type informs web browsers and HTTP clients how to parse and render downloaded files without relying solely on file extensions.
Why does Content-Type need a charset attribute?
For text-based media types (like text/html or text/plain), specifying charset=UTF-8 ensures international characters and emojis render correctly without mojibake errors.