What is MIME type "application/vnd.stardivision.impress"?

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

application/vnd.stardivision.impress designates a binary presentation file format used by StarOffice Impress.
It encapsulates slides with text, images, and multimedia objects. The format stores layout, transitions, and formatting data internally.
Key facts and use cases:

Presentation creation: Files in this format are made for slide shows and presentations.
Data embedding: They handle text, graphics, and multimedia elements together.
File handling: When served by a web server or opened locally, this MIME type signals a presentation file.
Legacy support: Though rooted in older StarOffice software, these files are still recognized by modern open‑source applications like LibreOffice.

Files associated with this MIME type include formats such as SDD. Other StarOffice binary formats also exist (for example, SDB, SDS, SDC, SDW, and more), each catering to different aspects of the suite’s functionality.
For further technical details, see the information on StarOffice.

Associated file extensions

.sdb, .sds, .sdc, .sdw, .sdg, .smf, .sgl, .sda, .sdp, .sdd, .sdm, .vor

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.stardivision.impress

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.sdb, .sds, .sdc, .sdw, .sdg, .smf, .sgl, .sda, .sdp, .sdd, .sdm, .vor

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.