What is MIME type "application/bizagi-modeler"?

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

application/bizagi-modeler is a MIME type for files created by BizAgi Process Modeler.
It signals that the file contains business process diagrams and workflow data. These files encode process flows, decision points, and related business logic.

Used to define and document business processes
Enables simulation and analysis of workflow scenarios
Facilitates collaboration among team members on process design

Files using this MIME type are typically saved with the BPM extension. This association helps computer systems recognize and properly open them with BizAgi software.
For further details on BizAgi and its process modeling capabilities, visit BizAgi’s official website.

Associated file extensions

.bpm

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/bizagi-modeler

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/bizagi-modeler">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/bizagi-modeler');    
      res.end('Content here');    
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.bpm

FAQs

What application is required to open files with the application/bizagi-modeler MIME type?

You typically need Bizagi Modeler to open and edit these files. This MIME type specifically identifies business process models saved with the proprietary .bpm extension, which contains flowcharts, documentation, and simulation data specific to the Bizagi ecosystem.

How do I configure IIS to serve .bpm files correctly?

By default, IIS may not recognize the .bpm extension and might return a 404 error. To fix this, add a MIME mapping in IIS Manager or your web.config file: set the file name extension to .bpm and the MIME type to application/bizagi-modeler.

Can web browsers render application/bizagi-modeler files natively?

No, browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge cannot render Bizagi models directly. When a web server delivers a file with this Content-Type, the browser will usually trigger a file download so the user can open it with the desktop application.

What is the Apache configuration for Bizagi Modeler files?

To ensure Apache serves these files with the correct headers, add the following line to your .htaccess file or the main server configuration: AddType application/bizagi-modeler .bpm. This prevents the server from serving the file as generic text or binary data.

Is application/bizagi-modeler the same as the standard BPMN XML type?

Not exactly. While Bizagi follows BPMN standards, this specific MIME type is used for their binary or package format (.bpm). Standard XML-based interchange files often use generic types like application/xml or text/xml unless exported specifically as a Bizagi model.

Why do I see a 404.3 error when trying to download a .bpm file?

A 404.3 error in IIS usually indicates that the MIME map is missing. The server sees the file on the disk but refuses to serve it because the .bpm extension is not registered in the MIME types list. Adding application/bizagi-modeler to the configuration resolves this.

General 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.