What is a MIME type (Content-Type)?

A MIME type (often used as the HTTP Content-Type header) tells the browser or client what kind of content is being served, like application/json or image/png.

How do I search for a MIME type?

Use the search bar to filter by file extension, MIME type, or description. You can also click category badges to filter by type (Image, Document, Video, etc.).

Can I browse all MIME types?

Yes! By default, the tool shows the complete database of MIME types. You can scroll through the list or use search/filters to narrow down results.

Why does Content-Type matter for uploads and APIs?

Correct Content-Type prevents broken rendering, improves caching, and reduces security risks from browsers guessing file types incorrectly.

What happens if I set the wrong MIME type?

Files may render incorrectly, be downloaded unexpectedly, fail security checks, or trigger browser warnings (especially for scripts and JSON).

How do I copy a MIME type?

Click the copy button next to any MIME type in the results list. The MIME type will be copied to your clipboard instantly.

MIME Type Lookup

Browse and search MIME types / Content-Types for file extensions — helpful for uploads, APIs, and headers

AllImageDocumentTextVideoAudioArchiveProgrammingFontOther

Showing 66 MIME types

.jpgImage

JPEG Image

image/jpeg

.jpegImage

JPEG Image

image/jpeg

.pngImage

PNG Image

image/png

.gifImage

GIF Image

image/gif

.svgImage

SVG Vector Image

image/svg+xml

.webpImage

WebP Image

image/webp

.icoImage

Icon

image/x-icon

.bmpImage

Bitmap Image

image/bmp

.tiffImage

TIFF Image

image/tiff

.pdfDocument

PDF Document

application/pdf

.docDocument

Microsoft Word Document

application/msword

.docxDocument

Microsoft Word Document (OpenXML)

application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document

.xlsDocument

Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet

application/vnd.ms-excel

.xlsxDocument

Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet (OpenXML)

application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet

.pptDocument

Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation

application/vnd.ms-powerpoint

.pptxDocument

Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation (OpenXML)

application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation

.odtDocument

OpenDocument Text

application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text

.odsDocument

OpenDocument Spreadsheet

application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet

.txtText

Plain Text

text/plain

.htmlText

HTML Document

text/html

.htmText

HTML Document

text/html

.cssText

CSS Stylesheet

text/css

.csvText

CSV File

text/csv

.xmlText

XML Document

application/xml

.mdText

Markdown Document

text/markdown

.mp4Video

MP4 Video

video/mp4

.aviVideo

AVI Video

video/x-msvideo

.movVideo

QuickTime Video

video/quicktime

.wmvVideo

Windows Media Video

video/x-ms-wmv

.webmVideo

WebM Video

video/webm

.mkvVideo

Matroska Video

video/x-matroska

.flvVideo

Flash Video

video/x-flv

.mp3Audio

MP3 Audio

audio/mpeg

.wavAudio

WAV Audio

audio/wav

.oggAudio

OGG Audio

audio/ogg

.m4aAudio

M4A Audio

audio/mp4

.flacAudio

FLAC Audio

audio/flac

.aacAudio

AAC Audio

audio/aac

.zipArchive

ZIP Archive

application/zip

.rarArchive

RAR Archive

application/vnd.rar

.7zArchive

7-Zip Archive

application/x-7z-compressed

.tarArchive

TAR Archive

application/x-tar

.gzArchive

GZIP Archive

application/gzip

.jsProgramming

JavaScript File

text/javascript

.jsonProgramming

JSON File

application/json

.tsProgramming

TypeScript File

text/typescript

.jsxProgramming

JSX File

text/jsx

.tsxProgramming

TSX File

text/tsx

.pyProgramming

Python File

text/x-python

.javaProgramming

Java File

text/x-java-source

.phpProgramming

PHP File

application/x-httpd-php

.rbProgramming

Ruby File

text/x-ruby

.goProgramming

Go File

text/x-go

.rsProgramming

Rust File

text/x-rust

.cProgramming

C File

text/x-c

.cppProgramming

C++ File

text/x-c++

.shProgramming

Shell Script

application/x-sh

.yamlProgramming

YAML File

application/x-yaml

.ymlProgramming

YAML File

application/x-yaml

.ttfFont

TrueType Font

font/ttf

.otfFont

OpenType Font

font/otf

.woffFont

WOFF Font

font/woff

.woff2Font

WOFF2 Font

font/woff2

.binOther

Binary File

application/octet-stream

.exeOther

Windows Executable

application/vnd.microsoft.portable-executable

.apkOther

Android Package

application/vnd.android.package-archive

What is MIME Type Lookup?

MIME Type Lookup helps you browse and search the complete database of MIME types (Content-Type headers) for file extensions. MIME types tell browsers and servers how to treat a file (render an image, play a video, parse JSON, or download a document). Using the right Content-Type matters for file uploads, API responses, CDN caching, and security controls that prevent content sniffing. Browse the full list or search by extension, MIME type, or description to find what you need. Filter by category to narrow down results.

How to Use

Browse the complete list of MIME types by default

Use the search bar to filter by extension, MIME type, or description

Click category badges to filter by type (Image, Document, Video, etc.)

Click the copy button next to any MIME type to copy it to clipboard

Use the copied MIME type in HTTP headers, upload validation, or server configuration

Common Use Cases

Set correct Content-Type headers for API responses and static files

Fix issues where files download instead of display (or vice versa)

Validate uploads by extension and expected MIME type

Configure CDNs and object storage metadata correctly

Prevent serving content under the wrong type (security hardening)

Map file extensions when generating signed URLs or upload policies

Quick reference when building file upload systems

Discover MIME types for uncommon file extensions

Key Features

Browse complete MIME type database by default

Real-time search filtering by extension, MIME type, or description

Category-based filtering (Image, Document, Video, Audio, etc.)

One-click copy to clipboard for any MIME type

Clean, organized display with descriptions

No conversion needed - just search and copy

Quick Examples

Try these to get started

Search for PDF

Search for PDF document MIME type

pdf

Search for images

Find all image-related MIME types

image

Filter by video

Browse video format MIME types

video

Search JSON

Find JSON MIME type

json

Common Questions

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