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

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

application/x-director is a MIME type for interactive multimedia content. It powers Shockwave Movie files created with Adobe Director. These files run rich animations, interactive games, and simulations using a dedicated runtime engine.

Files with this MIME type include those with extensions such as CST, DCR, DXR, CXT, DRX, CCT, DIR, W3D, SWA, and FGD.

Use cases include:

• Interactive animations that change with user input.
• Web-based games with engaging visuals and sound.
• Simulations and educational modules combining text, audio, and motion.
• Rich presentations integrating various multimedia elements.

This MIME type ensures that complex multimedia projects run smoothly in web browsers or specialized players. For further details on the technology behind these files, visit the Adobe Director page.

Associated file extensions

.cst, .dcr, .dxr, .cxt, .drx, .cct, .dir, .w3d, .swa, .fgd

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/x-director
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.cst, .dcr, .dxr, .cxt, .drx, .cct, .dir, .w3d, .swa, .fgd