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

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

application/x-stardraw is a MIME type used for drawing files from the StarOffice suite. It tells systems and software that the file contains complex graphics and vector images.

These files store drawings, diagrams, and illustrations created with StarOffice Draw. They include detailed layout data, color settings, and shape information. Files with this type are meant to be opened in drawing applications that understand the format. For example, the file with extension SDA uses this MIME type.

Purpose: Distinguish drawing files from other documents.
Usage: Display and edit vector graphics and diagrams.
Key Functionality: Store layout, color, and shape data for detailed drawings.
Compatibility: Best handled by software specifically built to manage StarOffice formats.

For more on StarOffice and its file formats, visit Wikipedia’s StarOffice page.

Associated file extensions

.sda

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-stardraw

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.sda

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.