What is MIME type "application/vnd.mobius.txf"?

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

application/vnd.mobius.txf is a vendor-specific MIME type. It is used to identify files that follow the Mobius TXF format.

Files with this format, like TXF, store structured data meant for exchange between related applications. The design supports a smooth import and export of information.

Data Exchange: It is used to move data between Mobius applications efficiently.
Data Storage: It archives structured details, settings, or transactional records for later use.
Application Integration: It enables different software components to understand and process the data correctly.

This format is mainly confined to the Mobius ecosystem. Its specialized design means that only trusted software designed for these files can open and process them correctly.

For more technical details on its registration and usage, consult the IANA media type registry.

Associated file extensions

.txf

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.mobius.txf

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.txf

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.