Which MIME types are related to file extension ".stw"?
The .stw file extension is associated with 11 MIME types:
application/vnd.sun.xml.writer.template, application/octet-stream, application/vnd.sun.xml.calc, application/vnd.sun.xml.calc.template, application/vnd.sun.xml.draw, application/vnd.sun.xml.draw.template, application/vnd.sun.xml.impress, application/vnd.sun.xml.impress.template, application/vnd.sun.xml.math, application/vnd.sun.xml.writer, application/vnd.sun.xml.writer.global.
A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.
About .stw Files
STW files are used as templates and sometimes as complete documents.
They are most often created by OpenOffice.org applications for word processing. They hold preset styles, formatting, and layout details.
They use an XML-based format. This is indicated by MIME types like application/vnd.sun.xml.writer.template.
At times, STW files may also belong to Atari Works Wordprocessor documents. In that case the generic MIME type application/octet-stream is used.
Other MIME types in the list (for example, those beginning with application/vnd.sun.xml) refer to similar file types made for spreadsheet, drawing, presentation, and math templates in the OpenOffice suite.
- Main use: OpenOffice Writer templates that help start new text documents with pre-made designs.
- Other uses: They may serve as templates for Calc, Draw, Impress, or Math documents in the same suite.
- Alternate usage: In older systems, they are seen as Atari Works Wordprocessor documents.
- Software support: OpenOffice Writer, LibreOffice, StarOffice, and Atari Works Wordprocessor can open these files.
Relationship between file extension and MIME type
A file extension is a suffix at the end of a filename that indicates what type of file it is. File extensions help both users and operating systems identify what application should be used to open the file.
File extensions are typically separated from the filename by a period (dot) and consist of 2-4 characters, though they can be longer. For example, in the filename "document.pdf", ".pdf" is the file extension.
File extensions are closely related to MIME types, as they both serve to identify the format of a file. However, while MIME types are used primarily by web browsers and servers, file extensions are used by operating systems and applications.
Associated MIME types
application/vnd.sun.xml.writer.template, application/octet-stream, application/vnd.sun.xml.calc, application/vnd.sun.xml.calc.template, application/vnd.sun.xml.draw, application/vnd.sun.xml.draw.template, application/vnd.sun.xml.impress, application/vnd.sun.xml.impress.template, application/vnd.sun.xml.math, application/vnd.sun.xml.writer, application/vnd.sun.xml.writer.global
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 can one extension have multiple MIME types?
Different programs and historical usage may assign various MIME identifiers to the same file format. Listing them together helps maintain compatibility across tools.