What is MIME Type Lookup?
Free online MIME type lookup. Enter a file extension to find its MIME type. 1000+ file types indexed, reverse lookup (MIME to extension) also supported. Essential for server config, file uploads, and API development.
Use Cases
- ◆Server configuration
- ◆Upload validation
- ◆API development
- ◆Content-Type setup
How to Use
- 1Enter file extension
- 2View MIME type
- 3Click to copy
Features
- ✓1000+ types
- ✓Reverse lookup
- ✓Instant results
- ✓Free
FAQ
What is a MIME type?
A standardized label identifying file content format, used in browser-server communication.
Does it support new formats?
Continuously updated with both common and emerging formats.
How many MIME types are indexed?
Over 1,000 file types including JSON, XML, images, videos, and emerging formats.
Can I search by MIME type?
Yes. Reverse lookup is supported — enter a MIME type to find all associated extensions.
What is the MIME type for JSON?
application/json. For XML it is application/xml. For PDF it is application/pdf.
Are custom extensions supported?
The database covers standard IANA-registered types. Custom or proprietary formats may not be listed.