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

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-template is the MIME type for a graphics template file from the OpenDocument family.

This file holds preset layouts, styles, and design elements used to create new vector graphics documents. It enables consistent formatting when starting graphics projects and avoids repeated setup work.

These templates work with software that supports OpenDocument standards, such as LibreOffice Draw or Apache OpenOffice Draw. The file format is XML-based and compressed in a ZIP package.

Template Functionality: Stores design guidelines and preset configurations for graphics.
Consistency: Helps maintain a uniform look across multiple documents.
Editability: Opens in drawing applications where you can quickly customize and build on the template.
Standardization: Follows the OpenDocument standards approved by OASIS.

For more details on OpenDocument and its file types, check out the OpenDocument article.

The specific file extension used for this type is OTG.

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-template

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.graphics-template">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-template');
      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.