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

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

application/x-evoque is a MIME type for files that use the Evoque file format. It tells systems that the data is meant for a specialized, often proprietary, application.
The x- prefix indicates this type is non-standard, typically used for custom or experimental formats. It helps software decide how to process the file correctly.

Specialized Data Storage: It holds structured data unique to the Evoque system.
Custom File Processing: Servers and applications use it to apply specific handling rules.
Ecosystem Integration: It ensures that only compatible programs interact with the file content.

Files in this format use the EVOQUE file extension. Use this MIME type only with software designed for the Evoque format to avoid processing errors or compatibility issues.
For more details on file formats and MIME types, you may visit external resources such as FileXT.

Associated file extensions

.evoque

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-evoque

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.evoque

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.