What is MIME type "application/vnd.bdoc-1.0"?
A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.
application/vnd.bdoc-1.0 is a media type for a digital container used in secure document signing. It packages an original file with its digital signature and related cryptographic data. This format ensures that any change to the document can be detected.
The container follows the BDOC 1.0 standard. It was designed to support electronic signatures reliably. The format is often used in legal and government contexts where document integrity is critical.
- Secure Exchange: It is used to send documents with certified digital signatures safely.
- Integrity Verification: It bundles the document and signature data to help verify authenticity.
- Compliance: It meets requirements for legal digital transactions in many systems.
Files using this MIME type carry the BDOC file extension. For more details on the format and its use, external resources can provide further insights.
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Usage Examples
HTTP Header
When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:
Content-Type: application/vnd.bdoc-1.0
HTML
In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:
<a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.bdoc-1.0">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.bdoc-1.0');
res.end('Content here');
}).listen(3000);
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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.