What is MIME type "application/vnd.cloanto.rp9"?

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

application/vnd.cloanto.rp9 is a vendor-specific MIME type. It signals that the file is an archive used by the RetroPlatform Player.

Files carrying this MIME type bundle data for retro gaming applications. They bring together game assets such as graphics, sound, and other resources.

• Main use: Packaging and delivering complete retro gaming experiences.
• Key fact: It is tightly coupled with Cloanto’s RetroPlatform Player, ensuring proper file handling.
• Other uses: Organizing multimedia components and game data for seamless integration.

Files are typically found with the extension RP9. Operating systems use this MIME type to trigger the correct software for processing the archive.

For further technical details, visit IANA Media Types.

Associated file extensions

.rp9

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/vnd.cloanto.rp9
  

HTML

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

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.cloanto.rp9">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.cloanto.rp9');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.rp9