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

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.smaf is used for files in the Synthetic Music Mobile Application Format. This format delivers synthesized music data that plays as tones rather than high‑quality recordings.

It is typically found in files like MMF, M3F, and MQF.

Mobile Ringtones: Often used for mobile phone sounds and ringtones.
Low Resource Use: Optimized for devices with limited processing power and storage.
Synthetic Sound Generation: Generates tones using algorithmic data rather than full audio recordings.
Multimedia Applications: Sometimes integrated into mobile games and background music on older devices.

The format was designed to provide compact music files that can easily be processed on mobile hardware. Its efficiency makes it ideal for devices where storage and battery life are at a premium.
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Associated file extensions

.mmf, .m3f, .mqf

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.smaf

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.mmf, .m3f, .mqf

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.