MIME Type Lookup

Enter a file extension (.pdf, .jpg) or a MIME type string (image/jpeg) to instantly look up the matching content type, category, alternates, and example files.

MIME Type Lookup

Enter a file extension (with or without dot) or a full MIME type string.

Quick Examples

Search Results

Enter a file extension or MIME type on the left to look it up.

Or click Browse All to see the full table.

Full MIME Type Reference

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Summary

Enter a file extension (.pdf, .jpg) or a MIME type string (image/jpeg) to instantly look up the matching content type, category, alternates, and example files.

How it works

  1. Type a file extension (like .pdf or jpg) or a MIME type string (like image/jpeg) in the search box.
  2. Optionally filter by category using the dropdown (Image, Text, Application, etc.).
  3. Click Search or press Enter to find matching MIME types.
  4. The matched results are highlighted at the top of the table.
  5. Click the copy icon next to any MIME type to copy it to your clipboard.
  6. Use the full scrollable table below to browse all 200+ MIME types.

Use cases

  • Set the correct Content-Type header when serving files from a web server.
  • Find the MIME type to use in an HTTP API response.
  • Check what MIME types are associated with a given file format.
  • Reference the correct content-type for multipart form uploads.
  • Identify the category (image, video, audio, etc.) of an unknown file type.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu