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

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

application/x-mod is a MIME type for module music files. It is used by files in the DOS Sound and Music Interface Advanced Module Format.
Module files contain digital music data. They store sound samples and sequencing instructions used by tracker software. The files allow a program to rebuild music in real time.

Used to play digital music created with tracker software
Contains both audio samples and instructions for playback
Offers multi-channel sound capabilities
Finds use in retro computing and classic gaming communities

Files that follow this type may have the extension AMF.
Learn more about MIME types on Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.amf

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-mod

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.amf

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.