What is MIME type "application/x-graphpad-prism-pzfx"?

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

application/x-graphpad-prism-pzfx identifies files created by GraphPad Prism, a software used for scientific data analysis and graphing.
This MIME type informs your operating system and web servers about the file’s content so that the correct application opens it. Files with the PZFX extension carry detailed data tables, graphs, and statistical results.

Data Analysis: It holds experimental data used in research.
Graph Display: It stores visualizations and graph settings vital for presentations.
Software Integration: It ensures that GraphPad Prism (versions 5–9) opens the file correctly.
File Handling: It assists browsers and email systems in processing the file during transfers.

This MIME type streamlines workflows in academic and research settings by ensuring that the file’s structure is recognized and properly handled. For more detailed information, visit GraphPad Prism or review the MIME type basics on Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.pzfx

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-graphpad-prism-pzfx

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.pzfx

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.