What is MIME type "application/x-t3vm-image"?

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

application/x-t3vm-image is a MIME type used for compiled TADS 3 images. It is not a picture file but a container for game code and data that runs on a TADS 3 virtual machine.
This file bundles the text, logic, and resources needed for interactive fiction games. When you load it into a TADS 3 interpreter, the game comes to life on your PC.

Interactive Fiction: It packages the compiled code and narrative elements of a game.
Virtual Machine Execution: The file is designed to be run by the TADS 3 interpreter.
Portability: It allows games to run consistently on different PC systems.

Files with this MIME type typically use the extensions T or T3.
For additional details, please check external resources like File Extension Info.

Associated file extensions

.t, .t3

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-t3vm-image

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/x-t3vm-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-t3vm-image');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.t, .t3

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.