What is MIME type "application/vnd.adobe.illustrator"?

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

application/vnd.adobe.illustrator is the MIME type for files created in Adobe Illustrator. It tells systems that a file is an Adobe Illustrator Artwork.

Adobe Illustrator is a widely used program for making vector graphics. This means the images are built from shapes and paths. They can scale to any size without losing quality.

Design: Used in creating logos, illustrations, and digital art.
Editing: Integrated into workflows for editing and refining graphics.
Interoperability: Helps software correctly identify and open these files.

Files with this MIME type usually have the extension AI. They can contain layers, embedded fonts, and metadata, which boost design versatility and quality.

For further details on file extensions and related info, visit Filext.com.

Associated file extensions

.ai

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.adobe.illustrator

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.ai

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.