What is MIME type "application/x-hfe-floppy-image"?

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

application/x-hfe-floppy-image is a MIME type used to identify disk image files created for the HxC Floppy Emulator.

This format captures an exact digital copy of a floppy disk’s structure. It stores low-level disk data such as tracks, sectors, and metadata. This ensures that the file can exactly mimic an original floppy disk environment when used with an emulator.

It enables legacy computing by preserving old floppy disk formats.
It supports retro game systems and vintage software that rely on authentic disk access.
It is used by specialized hardware like the HxC Floppy Emulator to run and test old applications.

Files with this format use the HFE extension. They allow old software to work on modern systems by emulating the original floppy disk's behavior.

For more details on disk imaging and floppy emulation, visit the Disk Image article.

Associated file extensions

.hfe

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-hfe-floppy-image

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.hfe

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.