What is MIME type "audio/x-pn-realaudio-plugin"?

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

The MIME type audio/x-pn-realaudio-plugin identifies a specialized plugin used by RealAudio software to stream and play audio content. It signals that the file contains code for decoding and delivering audio streams over the web.

This plugin helps browsers and media players handle media from RealNetworks. It works as a bridge between remote streaming servers and your PC’s audio system. Files using this MIME type include RPM, RAM, and RMP without listing each within a bullet.

Core Function: Enables real-time streaming of audio data.
Integration: Works with browsers and media players that support RealAudio.
Plugin Operation: Decodes and buffers streaming audio for smooth playback.
Vendor-Specific Format: The x- prefix indicates a non-standard, specialized implementation.

This MIME type ensures that RealAudio media is recognized and handled properly by compatible software. For more details on file types, visit Filext.

Associated file extensions

.rpm, .ram, .rmp

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: audio/x-pn-realaudio-plugin

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.rpm, .ram, .rmp

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.