How do I find the MIME type for a file extension?

Simply search for the file extension (like .jpg or .pdf) in our reference table. The corresponding MIME type will be displayed and you can copy it with one click. It's 100% free with no signup required.

Is this MIME type reference free to use?

Yes! This MIME type reference is completely free with no signup required. Use it as many times as you need for your development work.

What is a MIME type and why do I need it?

MIME type (Media Type) tells browsers and servers what kind of content a file contains. You need it for HTTP Content-Type headers, file upload validation, and proper content handling. For example, image/jpeg for JPEG images.

How do I use MIME types in HTTP headers?

Set the Content-Type header to the appropriate MIME type. For example: Content-Type: application/json for JSON data, or Content-Type: image/png for PNG images.

Does this work offline?

Yes! Once the page is loaded, the MIME type reference works completely offline. All data is stored locally in your browser.

Absolutely! This tool runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server - all lookups happen locally on your device.

Free MIME Type Reference & Lookup

Free online MIME type and file extension reference. Find correct MIME types for file uploads, HTTP headers instantly. No signup - 100% free for developers.

Extension	Category	Description
.jpg	Image	JPEG image
.png	Image	PNG image
.pdf	Document	PDF document
.json	Data	JSON data
.mp4	Video	MP4 video
.mp3	Audio	MP3 audio
.html	Text	HTML document
.css	Text	CSS stylesheet
.js	Text	JavaScript

Free MIME Type Reference & Lookup Tool Introduction

Need to find MIME types online for free? Our comprehensive MIME type reference helps you quickly find the correct MIME type (Media Type) for any file extension - completely free with no signup required. Essential for HTTP headers, file uploads, and content type handling in web development.

Perfect for web developers, backend engineers, and anyone working with file uploads, API development, or content type declarations. Find MIME types for images, videos, documents, and all common file formats instantly.

All data is displayed locally in your browser with no server requests. Works offline once loaded - perfect for development work!

Free MIME Type Reference & Lookup User Guide

How to Use

Search by file extension (e.g., .jpg, .pdf) or MIME type
Browse by category (image, video, audio, document, etc.)
Click to copy MIME type for use in your code
Use in HTTP Content-Type headers or file upload validation

Key Features

Complete Reference: All common MIME types and file extensions
Quick Search: Find any MIME type instantly
Category Browse: Filter by image, video, audio, document, etc.
One-Click Copy: Copy MIME types to clipboard instantly
Offline Support: Works without internet once loaded

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