What is MIME type "application/font-tdpfr"?

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

application/font-tdpfr is a MIME type used for a specific font file format. It is associated with files having the extension PFR.

This format stores detailed typographic data. It includes glyph outlines, hinting instructions, and metrics. These elements are used by text rendering engines to display fonts clearly and accurately at various sizes.

Font Rendering: Supplies applications with structured data to draw smooth and scalable text.
Advanced Typography: Supports detailed hinting and kerning to improve legibility, especially at small sizes.
Legacy and Niche Applications: Appears in systems or software that require specialized font management.

For more technical details on MIME types and font formats, visit Wikipedia on MIME.

Associated file extensions

.pfr

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/font-tdpfr

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.pfr

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.