What is MIME type "application/vnd.airzip.filesecure.azs"?

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

application/vnd.airzip.filesecure.azs is the MIME type for a secure archive file format. It is produced by AirZip File Secure to bundle files inside an encrypted container.

Files using this type are stored with the extension AZS. They keep data safe during storage or transfer by applying encryption and optional compression.

Secure Storage: Protects sensitive files with hard-to-break encryption.
Data Compression: Combines several files into one package while reducing size.
Ideal for sharing folders or documents that need extra protection.
Requires specialized software to open and decrypt the archive.

For more details on MIME types and their use, visit the IANA Media Types page.

Associated file extensions

.azs

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.airzip.filesecure.azs

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.azs

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.