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.
No matching MIME type found.
Try a different extension or check the browse table below.
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
- Type a file extension (like .pdf or jpg) or a MIME type string (like image/jpeg) in the search box.
- Optionally filter by category using the dropdown (Image, Text, Application, etc.).
- Click Search or press Enter to find matching MIME types.
- The matched results are highlighted at the top of the table.
- Click the copy icon next to any MIME type to copy it to your clipboard.
- 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