What is MIME type "application/vnd.shana.informed.formtemplate"?

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

application/vnd.shana.informed.formtemplate is a vendor-specific MIME type. It is used by specialized form design software to store digital form templates. These templates define the layout, fields, and logic for interactive data entry screens.

When you work with such files, you deal with a packaged design that can be reused across different data collection tasks. They ensure consistency in form appearance and behavior.

Form Layout: Contains the structure and design elements needed for the form.
Interactive Elements: Stores definitions for data fields, validation rules, and UI behavior.
Vendor-Specific Use: Requires the associated software to create, view, or modify the template.

This MIME type is most commonly associated with files having the extension ITP.

For more technical details, check out the official IANA listing.

Associated file extensions

.itp

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.shana.informed.formtemplate

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.itp

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.