MIME Type Lookup
The MIME Type Lookup maps extensions to media types so your server sends the right Content-Type header.
Key Features
- Extension to type
- Type to extension
- Common aliases
- Local only
Use Cases
- Set a server header
- Debug a download
- Teach web basics
- Pick a type for an upload
How to Use
- Enter an extension or type
- Read the mapping
- Copy it
Practical Tips
- Wrong types break downloads
- application/json not text/json
- Charset belongs on text types
FAQ
- Why it matters?
- Browsers decide handling from Content-Type.
- text vs application?
- Application implies download, not display.