What is MIME type "image/nie"?

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

image/nie designates a set of image files based on the Naïve Image Formats standard.

It tells systems and servers that the file holds basic image data without advanced compressions or encodings. This MIME type helps software know how to render or process these images. Files using it may need specific applications for viewing or editing. They are identified by file extensions such as NII, NIA, and NIE.

Image display: It prompts programs to render simple image data correctly.
Content delivery: It allows web servers to send proper content type headers when these files are shared online.
Software development: It is useful in experimental projects or niche applications that leverage a straightforward image encoding.

For further technical context, refer to the IANA Media Types registry.

Associated file extensions

.nii, .nia, .nie

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: image/nie

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.nii, .nia, .nie

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.