What is MIME type "application/x-authorware-seg"?

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

application/x-authorware-seg is a MIME type linked to files created with the Authorware system. It represents a segment file. These segments are parts of interactive multimedia projects designed to be played as a whole.

Main use: Dividing a larger project into smaller, manageable parts.
Key functionality: Helping the Authorware runtime load and play different segments of multimedia content.
Other uses: Facilitating modular design in interactive presentations, training applications, and simulations.

Files using this MIME type use the AAS extension. For further details on Authorware and its file types, check out the external reference on Wikipedia: Authorware.

Associated file extensions

.aas

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-authorware-seg

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/x-authorware-seg">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/x-authorware-seg');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.aas

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.