What is MIME type "application/vnd.hhe.lesson-player"?

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

The MIME type application/vnd.hhe.lesson-player is linked to files crafted for interactive lessons. Such files combine multimedia elements and interactive sequences designed for training or educational presentations.

Files with this MIME type, like those with the LES extension, bundle text, images, audio, and video. They are meant to be opened with specialized lesson player software that can render the dynamic content properly.

Interactive courses: Delivers step-by-step lessons and tutorials.
Rich media packaging: Combines various media for engaging content.
Vendor-specific applications: Requires dedicated software for proper playback.
Content security: Maintains lesson integrity through controlled file structure.

The MIME specification ensures the operating system or browser invokes the appropriate application. More information can be found on the IANA registration.

Associated file extensions

.les

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.hhe.lesson-player

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.les

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.