What is MIME type "application/vnd.trid.tpt"?

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.trid.tpt is a vendor-defined format. It is used with files like TPT that store signature patterns for file identification.

Programs such as file classification tools use these patterns to analyze binary headers. The format holds a database of rules that match unknown files to known types.

Signature Definition: The file lists patterns that help software recognize file content.
File Analysis: It supports tools that scan and identify files without clear metadata.
Vendor-Specific Design: The structure is tailored for specialized file identification tasks.

These capabilities make the MIME type practical for automating file detection, especially when dealing with non-standard or obscure file formats.

For further reading on file types and signatures, visit Filext.

Associated file extensions

.tpt

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/vnd.trid.tpt

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.tpt

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.