What is MIME type "application/vnd.pagemaker"?

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.pagemaker is tied to Adobe PageMaker files. It defines a file format that stores page layout data. The format holds design details such as page structure, text blocks, and images.
It is key for desktop publishing tasks, especially for creating print-ready documents.

• Main Use: Crafting and formatting printed publications.
• Technical Role: Embeds page design instructions alongside text and graphics.
• Legacy Importance: Was central to early desktop publishing workflows.

Files using this MIME type come from various Adobe PageMaker versions. They include formats like PMD, P65, PM5, PM6, PMT, PM4, PT4, PT5, PT6, and T65.

Further details are available on the Adobe PageMaker page.

Associated file extensions

.pmd, .p65, .pm5, .pm6, .pmt, .pm4, .pt4, .pt5, .pt6, .t65

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/vnd.pagemaker
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.pmd, .p65, .pm5, .pm6, .pmt, .pm4, .pt4, .pt5, .pt6, .t65