What is MIME type "application/vnd.novadigm.edm"?

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

application/vnd.novadigm.edm is a vendor-specific MIME type used by Novadigm’s document management systems.
It denotes a file that holds structured document data and associated metadata.
Files with this type commonly use the extension EDM.

Document Management: Organizes and stores business documents in electronic form.
Data Integration: Facilitates the exchange of structured data among enterprise systems.
Compliance Support: Helps maintain secure records for regulatory purposes.

The MIME type ensures that systems like web browsers and email clients can correctly identify and handle these files. It is designed for environments that require reliable document storage and metadata tracking.
Additional technical details and related standards can be found at IANA and similar resource sites.

Associated file extensions

.edm

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.novadigm.edm

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.edm

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.