What is MIME type "application/x-uc2-compressed"?

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-uc2-compressed indicates that the file is stored in a compressed format. It is used for files with the extension UC2.
This type compresses data to reduce file size and bundle multiple elements into a single file. It generally requires specialized tools to extract or view the content.

Key details:

• Main use: Compressing and archiving data to save space and simplify transfer.
• Functionality: Combines one or more files into a compressed package. Decompression is needed to access the files.
• Additional points: This is a non-standard MIME type. It is commonly found in niche or proprietary applications.

For more on how UC2 files work and to explore additional technical details, consult relevant external resources.

Associated file extensions

.uc2

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/x-uc2-compressed
  

HTML

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

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/x-uc2-compressed">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-uc2-compressed');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.uc2