What is MIME type "application/vnd.ibm.minipay"?

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

application/vnd.ibm.minipay is a vendor-specific MIME type defined by IBM. It tells software how to handle files that follow IBM’s proprietary format. Files of this type are integral to certain IBM systems and applications.

These files are typically seen with the extension MPY. They are structured in a way that IBM software can read and process embedded commands or secure data.

Secure Data Processing: Ensures that sensitive data is handled only by trusted IBM applications.
Proprietary Functionality: Supports specific features within IBM’s ecosystem.
System Integration: Helps in connecting different components of IBM’s software infrastructure.

For further technical details, check out the IBM website.

Associated file extensions

.mpy

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.ibm.minipay

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.mpy

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.