What is MIME type "application/vnd.llamagraphics.life-balance.desktop"?

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

application/vnd.llamagraphics.life-balance.desktop is a vendor-specific MIME type. It tells your system that the file belongs to the Life Balance Desktop software by Llama Graphics.

Files with this MIME type typically carry project or configuration data used by the application. The system uses this information to know how to open and handle the file. The file itself uses the LBD extension.

Main use: To store data and settings for the Life Balance Desktop application.
File handling: It ensures the operating system and browsers recognize the file format correctly.
Data integrity: It supports accurate file transfers and associations in various environments.

For more details on MIME types and their usage, see IANA Media Types.

Associated file extensions

.lbd

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.llamagraphics.life-balance.desktop

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.lbd

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.