What is MIME type "audio/vorbis-config"?

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

audio/vorbis-config is a MIME type that signals a file holds configuration data for the Vorbis audio codec rather than raw audio content.

This type provides the settings and codebook parameters that a decoder needs to correctly process Vorbis streams. The file typically contains binary data that describes how to interpret the compressed audio data in a Vorbis stream. It is not the audio track itself but a helper file for playback or processing systems.

Purpose: Supplies configuration details essential for Vorbis decoding.
Functionality: Ensures that the correct codebooks and other settings are in place for accurate audio reproduction.
Main Use Cases: Used in systems that handle streams or files encoded with the Vorbis codec, supporting proper audio setup in media containers.
Associated File Types: Useful when working with OGG, OGA, and SB0 files.

For more details on MIME types and related media information, see resources like IANA Media Types.

Associated file extensions

.ogg, .oga, .sb0

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: audio/vorbis-config

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="audio/vorbis-config">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/vorbis-config');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.ogg, .oga, .sb0

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.