What is MIME type "application/x-cbz"?

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

MIME type: application/x-cbz signals that the file is a comic book archive packaged as a ZIP container. The file uses the CBZ extension.

Files of this type hold sequential images that form the pages of a comic book. They are read by comic book reader applications that know how to open ZIP archives in a special order.

Use Case: Digital comic book reading.
Key Fact: It employs the ZIP format for compression.
Extra Use: Organizing image sequences seamlessly.

Functionality: The MIME type helps programs recognize that the file is not a regular ZIP archive. Instead, it is a container designed for the comic medium. It enables simple navigation through images in reading order, a feature critical to digital comic experiences.

For further details, consider reviewing resources like Comic Book Archives on Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.cbz

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-cbz

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.cbz

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.