What is MIME type "application/x-thomson-sap-image"?

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

The MIME type application/x-thomson-sap-image identifies a specific disk image format. It marks files that capture an exact copy of disk data used by the SAP Thomson system.

Files with this type contain a full snapshot of the original disk's layout and data. They are often used by emulators or legacy systems to recreate the original environment. This facilitates software testing, data recovery, or preservation of vintage computing systems.

Used for disk imaging and archiving.
Essential for emulation of older Thomson computer systems.
Helps in data preservation and legacy software access.

The primary file associated with this MIME type carries the extension SAP.

Associated file extensions

.sap

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-thomson-sap-image

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.sap

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.