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

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

application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.presentation designates files that store slide presentations using the OpenDocument standard.

These files hold slide data—text, images, and multimedia—in an XML structure. They let you create, edit, and display slide shows on various office software like LibreOffice Impress or Apache OpenOffice Impress.

Main use: Building slide-based presentations.
Interoperability: Exchange files among different platforms and applications.
Editability: Easily modify slide layouts, graphics, and embedded media.
Templates: Work with ready-made slide templates, such as those found in OTP files.

Files using this MIME type are most commonly saved as ODP documents. There is also a flat XML version available as FODP for users needing a simpler structure.

For more details on the standard, check out the OpenDocument specification.

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.presentation

HTML

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


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