What is MIME type "application/vnd.ms-visio"?

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

The MIME type application/vnd.ms-visio designates files created with Microsoft Visio. It tells your computer and web browsers that the file contains a diagram or technical drawing. This MIME type ensures software handles the file correctly for display, editing, or conversion.

Microsoft Visio is used to draft many kinds of visual diagrams. The files associated with this MIME type include VSD (drawing files), VSS (stencil files), VST (template files), and VSW (workspace files).

• Diagram Creation: Build detailed flowcharts, network representations, or organizational charts.
• Process Mapping: Illustrate business processes and workflows clearly.
• Template Deployment: Use pre-designed diagrams as starting points for projects.

The strong integration of this MIME type with Microsoft Visio enables smooth file sharing and proper rendering across systems. It supports both editing and viewing tasks in professional settings. For further details, visit File Extension Lookup.

Associated file extensions

.vsd, .vss, .vst, .vsw

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/vnd.ms-visio
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.vsd, .vss, .vst, .vsw