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

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

application/vnd.scribus is used by Scribus, an open‐source desktop publishing application. It indicates files that store page layouts, text, images, and design elements.
Files in this format carry detailed design data. They are meant for creating professional print or digital publications. Scribus uses this structure to preserve complex formatting and layout details.
Common use cases include:

Desktop Publishing: Designing brochures, magazines, and newsletters.
Graphic Layout: Combining text, images, and vector illustrations into a unified design.
Document Management: Handling both standard and compressed file versions.

Files using this MIME type come in several formats, such as SCD and SLA for regular documents. Compressed versions include SCD.GZ, SLA.GZ, and SLAZ.
For more technical details and software support, visit Scribus Official Website.

Associated file extensions

.scd, .sla, .scd.gz, .sla.gz, .slaz

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.scribus

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.scd, .sla, .scd.gz, .sla.gz, .slaz

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.