What is MIME type "audio/x-matroska"?

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

audio/x-matroska is a MIME type that identifies audio content stored in the Matroska container format. This format holds high-quality audio, metadata, and supports multiple tracks within a single file. It is mainly used for audio files like MKA.

The Matroska container is flexible. Although many know it for video files such as MKV and MK3D, or subtitle containers like MKS, this specific MIME type is for audio data.

Key facts include:

• Versatility: It supports multiple audio channels and tracks.
• Rich metadata: It carries detailed information about the content.
• Openness: It is part of an open-standard container, which encourages broad compatibility.
• Adaptability: Suitable for storing complex audio content including surround sound configurations.

This MIME type is often used in media players and streaming applications where precise audio delivery is critical. For more in-depth technical details, consider exploring resources on Matroska.

Associated file extensions

.mkv, .mks, .mka, .mk3d

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: audio/x-matroska
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.mkv, .mks, .mka, .mk3d