What is MIME type "application/vnd.kde.karbon"?

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

application/vnd.kde.karbon is the native MIME type for files created by the Karbon vector drawing tool from KDE.
Karbon handles scalable graphic designs and detailed illustrations. The file format stores vector shapes, layers, and styling data in a structured form.
Files using this MIME type are typically saved as a KARBON file.

Vector Design: Ideal for creating scalable graphics that maintain quality at any size.
Illustration Creation: Supports complex drawings with layered elements.
Office Integration: Part of the Calligra suite, it integrates with other office tools for mixed-media documents.

This MIME type enables systems to recognize the file and associate it with the correct editing software. For additional technical details, visit the KDE project website.

Associated file extensions

.karbon

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.kde.karbon

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.karbon

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.