What is MIME type "application/vnd.epson.quickanime"?

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

application/vnd.epson.quickanime is a vendor-specific MIME type. It marks a file format designed to hold animation data.
Files using this format store a series of image frames for rapid playback. The format is proprietary to Epson and works best with their software tools.
Files in this format use the QAM file extension.
For further details, check the IANA Media Types registry.

Associated file extensions

.qam

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.epson.quickanime

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.qam

FAQs

What is the application/vnd.epson.quickanime MIME type used for?

This MIME type identifies Epson QuickAnime files, which typically use the .qam extension. It is a proprietary format used to store simple animation data specifically for Epson projectors and related software tools.

How do I open a .qam file?

You need specific software provided by Epson, such as the QuickAnime tool often bundled with their projectors. Standard media players generally cannot decode application/vnd.epson.quickanime files because the encoding is not public.

Do web browsers support displaying this animation format?

No, major browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari do not support this vendor-specific format. If you want to display animations on the web, you should convert the content to a standard type like image/gif or video/mp4.

How do I configure an Apache server to serve these files correctly?

You should add the MIME type definition to your .htaccess or server config file. Use the directive AddType application/vnd.epson.quickanime .qam to ensure the server sends the correct headers to the client.

What does the "vnd" prefix mean in this MIME type?

The vnd prefix stands for vendor, indicating that this is a manufacturer-specific format registered by Epson. Unlike standard types (like image/jpeg), the specifications for this type are controlled by the company rather than an open standards body.

Can I convert application/vnd.epson.quickanime to MP4 or AVI?

Yes, but usually only by using the original Epson software that created the file. Because the format is proprietary, third-party video converters rarely support decoding .qam files directly.

General 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.