What is MIME type "application/vnd.sun.xml.impress.template"?

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

application/vnd.sun.xml.impress.template is a MIME type for presentation templates used in office suites.
It stores pre-set layouts, themes, and design elements that let you create new presentations with a consistent style.
The format is built upon OpenOffice XML standards and is typically opened with a presentation program like OpenOffice Impress.
The template file, identified by the file extension STI, provides a starting point with defined slide structures, fonts, colors, and backgrounds.

Template Foundation: Start new presentations quickly using saved design elements.
Consistency: Maintain uniform appearance across slides and projects.
Efficiency: Streamline presentation creation in office environments.
Reusability: Share and deploy a standard look for multiple users or departments.

For further technical details on MIME types and file formats, visit this reference.

Associated file extensions

.sxw, .std, .stc, .sxc, .sti, .sxd, .stw, .sxi, .sxm, .sxg

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.sun.xml.impress.template

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.sxw, .std, .stc, .sxc, .sti, .sxd, .stw, .sxi, .sxm, .sxg

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.