What is MIME type "application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.graphics"?

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

application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.graphics is the MIME type for OpenDocument Graphics files. It uses an XML‐based format to store vector drawings and complex layouts.
The format is open and designed for interoperability.

Files of this type are usually created with drawing tools found in popular office suites. They let you design diagrams, technical drawings, and illustrations. This encourages sharing graphic content between different software platforms.
It is maintained by the OASIS consortium.

Main use case: Creating and editing vector-based graphics and drawings.
Additional use cases: Producing diagrams, technical illustrations, and layout designs.
Key fact: It is an open standard that helps different applications work with the same file.
Practical detail: The format is often saved with the file extension ODG. Variants include the flat XML version, FODG, and earlier iterations like OTG.

For more details on OpenDocument formats and their applications, visit OpenDocument on Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.odt, .ods, .otf, .odg, .odp, .odm, .odb, .odc, .odf, .otc, .ots, .ott, .otg, .oti, .otp, .oth, .odi, .fodg, .fodp, .fods, .fodt

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.graphics

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.odt, .ods, .otf, .odg, .odp, .odm, .odb, .odc, .odf, .otc, .ots, .ott, .otg, .oti, .otp, .oth, .odi, .fodg, .fodp, .fods, .fodt

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.