What is MIME type "application/x-dtbook+xml"?

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

• Accessibility: Enhances reading systems by synchronizing text with audio narration.
• Media Integration: Links to sound and video files such as MP3, WAV, and MP4.
• Document Structure: Uses a structured approach similar to a book’s table of contents. It connects with supporting files like OPF for package info and NCX for navigation.

Associated file extensions

.wav, .xml, .mp4, .mp3, .dtb, .opf, .ncx

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/x-dtbook+xml
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.wav, .xml, .mp4, .mp3, .dtb, .opf, .ncx