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

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.oasis.opendocument.presentation-template is used for presentation template files in the OpenDocument format. It holds design settings and layout information that let you start new presentations with a consistent look.

This file is not a finished presentation. It is a blueprint. It contains style definitions, master slide layouts, color themes, and placeholder text. That way, when you use the template to create a new presentation, the design is already in place.

It is used for setting up predefined slide designs.
It ensures a consistent visual style across multiple presentations.
It reduces the work required to maintain branding standards.

The template file is built with XML inside a compressed structure. Programs like LibreOffice Impress or Apache OpenOffice recognize and process this format automatically.

When referring to the file used to store these templates, you can look for the OTP extension. This makes it easy for the software to distinguish it from other presentation or OpenDocument files.

Learn more about the OpenDocument format by visiting the OASIS Open Document Format resource page.

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-template

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.presentation-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.presentation-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.