MIME Types Reference: Find and Copy Common File Types
MIME Types Reference is a searchable table that pairs common file extensions with their standard MIME types and short descriptions. Search or scroll to find a value, then click the extension or MIME type to copy it. Use the lookup when setting a Content-Type header, configuring an upload validator, or writing an .htaccess rule.
MIME Types Reference is a searchable lookup table for common file extensions and their standard MIME types. Each entry also includes a short description, helping you identify the right value before using it in a project. Search or scroll to browse, then click an extension or MIME type to copy it.
The reference connects a file extension with the MIME type commonly used to identify that kind of file. For example, you can look up an extension and copy its associated type for a Content-Type header, an upload validator, or an .htaccess rule. The table is for finding and copying values; it does not convert files.
A file extension is the suffix used in a filename, while a MIME type identifies the media type of content. You may need the MIME type when configuring how a server or application describes content, and the extension can help you find the corresponding value. A short description provides additional context as you check an entry.
MIME Types Reference runs entirely in your browser. The lookup does not send input to a server, and once the page has loaded, it works offline. It is free and private, so you can check and copy values on your own device.
The reference is useful for developers and DevOps engineers who work with web servers, file uploads, or project configuration. Whether you are checking a value you half-remember or need a correct MIME type for a specific configuration, the table makes it easy to find and copy the entry.
Step 1: Search the table for a file extension or scroll through the entries to find a match.
Step 2: Check the extension, MIME type, and short description to confirm you have the value you need.
Step 3: Click the file extension or MIME type to copy that value.
Step 4: Paste the copied value into your Content-Type header, upload validator, or .htaccess rule.
Use case: Look up a MIME type without leaving your editor when configuring a web server or application.
Use case: Check the exact spelling of a MIME type you only partly remember before adding it to a project.
Use case: Copy a value from the table instead of retyping it from memory, reducing the chance of a typo.
Use case: Set a Content-Type header using the MIME type associated with a file extension.
Use case: Check a file type while building or updating an upload validator.
Use case: Find the MIME type you need when writing an .htaccess rule.