What is MIME type "application/vnd.frogans.fnc"?

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

application/vnd.frogans.fnc is a vendor-specific MIME type. It is reserved for files that belong to the Frogans system. These FNC files typically contain structured instructions or multimedia data used by proprietary Frogans software.

Main use case: Handling and executing system-specific commands within the Frogans environment.
Key fact: Being vendor-specific (vnd), it is not part of standard file classifications. Only dedicated Frogans software can properly interpret and process these files.
Functionality: It often carries configurations or interactive content designed to work with specialized display or processing tools.
Additional use: In niche multimedia or interactive applications where secure and proprietary formats are needed.

For more technical details, you can check the official documentation on IANA Media Types.

Associated file extensions

.fnc

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.frogans.fnc

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.fnc

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.