What is MIME type "audio/vnd.ms-playready.media.pya"?

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

audio/vnd.ms-playready.media.pya is a MIME type for audio files that are protected by Microsoft PlayReady digital rights management. It signals that the file contains secure media content designed to enforce playback rules.

This type is used when audio content requires advanced security. The format packages both audio data and the DRM metadata that controls who can play the file. Only software or devices that support PlayReady can decode and play these files correctly.

DRM Enforcement: Controls playback through license checks.
Secure Streaming: Ideal for environments that stream protected audio content.
Content Licensing: Ensures that only authorized users can access the media.
Vendor-Specific Format: Tied to Microsoft PlayReady technology for trusted delivery.

The primary file that uses this MIME type has the extension PYA. This extension identifies the file as a special audio container equipped with PlayReady’s DRM features.

For more detailed technical insights on MIME types and DRM-managed files, visit resources such as the MIME Types Documentation.

Associated file extensions

.pya

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: audio/vnd.ms-playready.media.pya

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="audio/vnd.ms-playready.media.pya">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', 'audio/vnd.ms-playready.media.pya');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.pya

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.