What is MIME type "application/vnd.iccprofile"?

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.iccprofile refers to files that store digital color data, known as ICC profiles.
These profiles define how colors should appear on different devices, like monitors, printers, and scanners.

Color Calibration: They map the colors of a device to a standard color space.
Consistent Color Reproduction: They ensure that images look similar across various devices.
Digital Imaging Workflows: Software, such as photo editors and graphic design tools, use them to maintain accurate color adjustments.

Files carrying this MIME type include ICC and ICM.
They are essential in professional settings to achieve reliable color matching and quality visual output.
For more details, visit Color.org.

Associated file extensions

.icm, .icc

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.iccprofile

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.icm, .icc

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.