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

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

application/x-eva is a MIME type for files that hold Extended Vector Animation data.
It encodes drawing commands and motion instructions for creating scalable animations.

Animation Data: Designed for vector-based animations that can be scaled without quality loss.
Efficient Storage: Stores paths, colors, and timing info to produce smooth, resolution-independent motion.
Specialized Use: Typically used by multimedia software that handles vector graphics and animations.
Non-Standard Indicator: The "x-" prefix suggests it is experimental and not widely standardized.

Files using this MIME type are often associated with the EVA format.
For more about MIME classifications, see the IANA media types list.

Associated file extensions

.eva

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-eva

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.eva

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.