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

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.nitf is used for files formatted in the National Imagery Transmission Format (NITF).
It carries digital imagery alongside detailed metadata like capture date, time, geolocation, and sensor information.

This format is built for precise imagery transmission in secure environments. It is key in applications where image content and context must be preserved for analysis and decision-making.

• Standardized imagery exchange
• Embedding rich metadata within images
• Utilized in defense, intelligence, and remote sensing operations

Files using this MIME type include those with the extensions NTF and NITF.
For more details, check the NITF entry on Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.ntf, .nitf

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/vnd.nitf
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.ntf, .nitf