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MIME Type Lookup

Look up MIME types from file extensions or find extensions from MIME types. Bidirectional lookup.

Enter a file extension or MIME type above

We'll detect input type, validate format, and find the match

What we check

Input Detection

Detecting whether input is a file extension or MIME type

Format Validation

Validating input format for the detected type

Lookup Result

Finding the matching MIME type or file extension

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MIME Type Lookup: Find Content Types for Any File Extension

Learn what MIME types are, how they work in HTTP, and how to look up the correct Content-Type for any file.

What Is a MIME Type?

A MIME type (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions type), also called a media type, is a standard label that indicates the nature and format of a file or data stream. Originally designed for email attachments, MIME types are now fundamental to how web browsers, servers, and APIs communicate about content formats.

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