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

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

application/vnd.kde.kpresenter is the media type for presentation files created by the KDE KPresenter application.
It tells the system to open these files with software designed for slideshows. Files in this format usually have extensions like KPT or KPR.
This format allows users to create, edit, and display presentations with text, images, and multimedia elements.

Main use: Designing and running slide-based presentations
Multimedia support: Embedding images, audio, and video in slides
Integration: Part of the KDE suite, it works well with other KDE applications
System behavior: Helps operating systems select the correct application to open the file

For further technical details on MIME types, you might check the IANA official website.

Associated file extensions

.kpt, .kpr

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.kde.kpresenter

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.kpt, .kpr

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.