MIME Type Reference

The MIME Type Reference is a comprehensive, searchable database of over 150 commonly used MIME types (also known as media types or Content-Type values). MIME types tell browsers, servers, and APIs how to interpret the bytes in a response body. Getting them right is essential for correct rendering, security policies, and interoperability between systems.

This tool organizes every entry by its top-level category — Application, Audio, Font, Image, Text, Video, and Multipart — so you can browse an entire family of types at a glance. Each entry shows the canonical MIME string, all associated file extensions, a short description, and whether the type represents binary or text data. A single click copies the MIME string to your clipboard, ready to paste into an HTTP header, a server configuration file, or a <script type="..."> attribute.

The search bar supports three lookup modes. You can type a partial MIME string (e.g. json), a file extension with a leading dot (e.g. .webp), or a plain keyword such as "spreadsheet" or "archive". The reverse extension lookup is especially handy when you have a file but don't know its correct Content-Type.

If you work with HTTP headers frequently, pair this tool with the HTTP Header Analyzer to inspect response headers or the HTTP Status Codes reference to look up status codes. When constructing URLs that include encoded characters, the URL Encoder/Decoder is a useful companion.

All data is embedded directly in the page and every lookup runs entirely in your browser. No network requests are made, no data leaves your machine, and there is nothing to install. The table is sortable by MIME type or file extension, and category filter tabs let you narrow results to exactly the type family you need. Whether you are configuring a web server, debugging a broken download, or writing an API that returns the right Content-Type, this reference has you covered.

1. Open the MIME Type Reference page. The full table of 150+ MIME types loads instantly.
2. Use the search bar to filter by MIME type string, file extension (prefix with a dot, e.g. .png), or keyword.
3. Click a category tab (Application, Audio, Font, Image, Text, Video, Multipart) to narrow results.
4. Click the MIME Type or Extension column header to toggle ascending/descending sort.
5. Look at the Type badge to quickly distinguish binary formats from text formats.
6. Click the Copy button on any row to copy the MIME type string to your clipboard.
7. Press Ctrl+Shift+C to copy the first visible result without reaching for the mouse.