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

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

application/vnd.mfmp is a vendor-specific MIME type. It designates files with a proprietary format, typically those ending in MFM. This type ensures that systems and applications recognize the file’s unique structure and process it with the required specialized software.

• Main use case: Identifies files designed for custom processing within a specific software environment.
• Practical usage: Web servers send this MIME type so that browsers and applications know to launch the appropriate handler instead of treating it as generic data.
• Technical details: The vnd. prefix indicates a vendor-specific identifier. Such files might contain special metadata or complex data structures not found in standard formats.

This MIME type helps avoid misinterpretation by the operating system, ensuring the proprietary file format is only processed by software that supports it.
For further details on MIME types and standards, check the IANA Media Types list.

Associated file extensions

.mfm

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/vnd.mfmp
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.mfm