Is MIME Type Checker completely free?

Yes, completely free with unlimited lookups. No registration, login, or hidden fees required.

A MIME type is a standardized way to indicate file format on the internet (e.g., image/png, application/pdf). Browsers and servers use MIME types to determine how to handle files.

How many file extensions does MIME Type Checker support?

Our database includes 500+ common file extensions covering images, documents, audio, video, code, compressed files, and specialized formats.

Can I check multiple MIME types at once?

Yes, enter extensions separated by commas (e.g., .pdf,.jpg,.mp4) to retrieve multiple MIME types in a single lookup.

Does MIME Type Checker work offline?

No, internet connection required. However, results load instantly from our server and no files are uploaded or stored.

Is my data safe using this tool?

Yes, 100% safe. We never store extension lookups, collect personal data, or track users. All searches are processed immediately and discarded.

Which file extensions are most commonly checked?

Top lookups include .pdf (application/pdf), .jpg (image/jpeg), .png (image/png), .mp4 (video/mp4), .zip (application/zip), and .docx (application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document).

Can I use MIME Type Checker on my phone?

Yes, works on all devices—iPhone, Android, tablet, and desktop. Fully responsive design for mobile use.

Why do I need to know MIME types?

MIME types are essential for web development, API integration, file upload validation, email attachment handling, and ensuring browsers render files correctly.

What does the file category show?

The category classifies the extension into groups: Image, Document, Audio, Video, Code, Archive, Application, or Other for easier identification.

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Look up MIME types by file extension.

Enter file extension or MIME type

All MIME Types

.htmltext/html

.htmtext/html

.csstext/css

.jsapplication/javascript

.jsonapplication/json

.xmlapplication/xml

.csvtext/csv

.txttext/plain

.mdtext/markdown

.jpgimage/jpeg

.jpegimage/jpeg

.pngimage/png

.gifimage/gif

.webpimage/webp

.svgimage/svg+xml

.icoimage/x-icon

.bmpimage/bmp

.tiffimage/tiff

.mp4video/mp4

.webmvideo/webm

.oggvideo/ogg

.avivideo/x-msvideo

.movvideo/quicktime

.mkvvideo/x-matroska

.mp3audio/mpeg

.wavaudio/wav

.flacaudio/flac

.aacaudio/aac

.opusaudio/opus

.pdfapplication/pdf

.zipapplication/zip

.tarapplication/x-tar

.gzapplication/gzip

.rarapplication/vnd.rar

.7zapplication/x-7z-compressed

.docapplication/msword

.docxapplication/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document

.xlsapplication/vnd.ms-excel

.xlsxapplication/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet

.pptapplication/vnd.ms-powerpoint

How to use MIME Type Checker

Enter Your File Extension

Type or paste your file extension into the input field at the top of the checker (e.g., .pdf, .jpg, .mp4). Include the dot before the extension for accurate results.

Click the Check Button

Press the blue 'Check MIME Type' button below the input field to instantly retrieve the corresponding MIME type and file information.

View Results

Results appear in the output panel showing the MIME type (e.g., image/jpeg), file category, description, and common file associations for your extension.

Copy or Share Results

Click the 'Copy' icon next to the MIME type result to copy it to your clipboard, or use the share button to send the result via email or messaging.

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