What is MIME type "application/vnd.pg.format"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

MIME type application/vnd.pg.format is registered as a vendor-specific format. It signals that the file follows a particular internal structure defined by a specific vendor. Files with this MIME type carry specialized formatting instructions that only the associated software can fully interpret.

Key details include:

Vendor-specific usage: The prefix vnd indicates that this is not a generic format. It is built for a particular application's ecosystem.
Structured content: The format encodes structured data, often controlling layout, styling, or programmed behavior within the file.
System integration: It ensures that operating systems or web servers handle the file correctly during transfers and processing.
Specialized processing: Only the intended software, which understands these formatting instructions, can render or edit its content properly.

The file extension associated with this MIME type is STR.

For more detailed technical specifications and standards, visit the IANA Media Types site.

Associated file extensions

.str

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: application/vnd.pg.format

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.pg.format">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');    
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {    
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/vnd.pg.format');    
      res.end('Content here');    
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.str

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.