MIME Types

Look up Content-Type by extension or name.

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This tool runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

Type .webp or json and get the usual Content-Type. The table is a local list, not a live IANA dump.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter the source text. Type the URL, password rules, or other input the generator needs.
  2. Generate. Create the code, image, or snippet in this tab.
  3. Copy or download. Save the SVG, CSS, or text. Refreshing the page starts over.

Ambiguity

Some extensions map to more than one type. application/octet-stream is the fallback when nothing matches.

Frequently asked

Is text/javascript or application/javascript correct?

HTML living standard prefers text/javascript for classic scripts.

What about .md files?

text/markdown is common. Some servers still send text/plain.

Does this set headers on my server?

No. It is a lookup. Configure nginx, CDN, or your framework separately.

Are vendor types included?

A short set of common vendor types is listed. Obscure ones may be missing.

Can I search by magic bytes?

No. This page matches names and extensions only.