What is MIME type "application/kurzweil"?

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

application/kurzweil is a MIME type linked to files created by Kurzweil 3000 software. It tells the operating system and browsers how to handle these specialized documents.
Files with this MIME type use the KES extension.

The type ensures that the correct application opens the file, preserving features such as text-to-speech, annotation, and highlighting.

• Main use case: Processing and displaying Kurzweil 3000 documents in educational settings.
• Key facts: Supports accessibility tools and enhances reading or learning activities.
• Practical role: Helps users work with complex document formats that embed interactive reading features.

Further details are available at Kurzweil Education Technology.

Associated file extensions

.kes

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/kurzweil
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.kes