# MIME Types

> A filterable reference of common MIME types with their file extensions and categories.

Canonical: https://host-tools.com/reference/mime-types/

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## What is a MIME type?

A MIME type (also called media type or content type) is a two-part label in the form
`type/subtype` that describes the format of a resource. Servers send it in the `Content-Type`
header so browsers and clients know how to interpret the response.

## How to use this reference

Filter by type, extension or description with the search box below. The list covers the most
common types; the authoritative registry is maintained by IANA. A few legacy aliases that are
still widely used (such as `text/javascript`) are noted in their description.