What is MIME type "image/jpm"?

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

image/jpm is a MIME type for files that use the JPEGĀ 2000 PartĀ 6 container format. This container holds one or more images and can include extra data like metadata or thumbnails.
It uses the advanced concepts of the JPEGĀ 2000 standard to offer flexible, high-quality image storage.

The format is ideal for work that needs more than a single image in one file. It is common in professional imaging and digital archival applications.

Files of this type often use extensions like JP2, JPF, JPM, JPX, J2K, JPC, J2C, JPG2, JPGM, and MJ2.
For more details on JPEGĀ 2000, visit the JPEGĀ 2000 article.

Associated file extensions

.jp2, .jpf, .jpm, .jpx, .j2k, .jpc, .j2c, .jpg2, .jpgm, .mj2

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: image/jpm
  

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="image/jpm">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', 'image/jpm');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.jp2, .jpf, .jpm, .jpx, .j2k, .jpc, .j2c, .jpg2, .jpgm, .mj2

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.