What is MIME type "application/vnd.intu.qbo"?

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

application/vnd.intu.qbo is a vendor-specific MIME type for files used by QuickBooks. The file, typically seen with the extension QBO, holds financial data.

It is designed to import bank transactions directly into QuickBooks. The format lets the software read, parse, and integrate bank feeds with your accounting records.

Data Import: Transfers online banking transactions into your accounting software.
Reconciliation: Helps match bank records with QuickBooks data to keep accounts current.
Financial Reporting: Supports accurate summaries and reports of your financial activity.

Applications recognize this MIME type so they can process the file correctly. For more details, visit Filext.

Associated file extensions

.qbo

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.intu.qbo

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.qbo

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.