What is MIME type "application/enex+xml"?

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

application/enex+xml is a MIME type used for Evernote export files. It defines an XML structure that holds your Evernote notes and metadata. Files with this type use the format represented by ENEX and are designed to encapsulate all elements of your notes.

The format serves a few key purposes:

• Backup & Restore: Save and recover your Evernote data safely.
• Data Migration: Transfer notes between Evernote accounts or different devices.
• Interoperability: Share formatted note content with compatible applications.

Because the file uses an XML structure, it can store text, images, attachments, and metadata in a structured way. This makes it easy for software to parse and manage the data without losing details. For additional context on MIME types, check out MIME on Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.enex

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/enex+xml
  

HTML

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

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/enex+xml">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/enex+xml');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.enex