What is MIME type "application/x-eagle-schematic"?

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

application/x-eagle-schematic is the MIME type used for EAGLE schematic files. These files store electronic circuit designs with detailed information on components, wiring, and netlists.
They are processed by EAGLE design software to aid in printed circuit board projects. The files are saved with the extension SCH.

Key Facts and Uses:

This MIME type lets systems recognize and handle schematic data correctly.
It encapsulates complex circuit design details in a digital format.
Used in electronics design and PCB layout projects.
Supports the EAGLE file format from version 6 onward.

For more on MIME types, check out the IANA Media Types resource.

Associated file extensions

.sch

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-eagle-schematic

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.sch

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.