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

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

application/x-winamp is a specialized MIME type used to identify streaming media files associated with the Winamp player. It signals that the file contains streaming video data.

• Main function: It tells media software how to handle and play the content.
• Primary use case: Streaming video files in the NSV format, known as Nullsoft Streaming Video.
• Technical role: It guides both web servers and media players to process the file correctly during streaming sessions.

This MIME type is less common outside of Winamp-related applications. It ensures that when you access a file with this type, your system or browser understands the file holds streamed media and should be processed with suitable software. For more technical background on MIME types, you may visit this resource.

Associated file extensions

.nsv

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/x-winamp
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.nsv