MIME Type Lookup

Find the Content-Type for a file extension, or search by MIME type. Live filter.

Frequently asked questions

What is a MIME type?

A MIME type (or media type / Content-Type) tells browsers and servers what kind of file something is, like text/html or image/png. Servers send it in the Content-Type header so the client knows how to handle the data.

How do I find the MIME type for an extension?

Type the extension (with or without the dot) in the search box. You can also search the other way, by typing part of a MIME type like 'video' or 'json' to see all matching extensions.

Why does the wrong MIME type matter?

If a server sends the wrong Content-Type, browsers may refuse to run a script, download a file instead of displaying it, or block it entirely. Matching the right type avoids those issues.