What is MIME type "image/nitf"?

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

image/nitf is the MIME type for files in the National Imagery Transmission Format. It is designed to package high-resolution images along with important metadata. This structure is critical when image details such as capture date, sensor type, and other descriptive data need to travel together with the image data.

Key practical details include:

• Main use: Transmitting detailed imagery for defense, intelligence, and geospatial analysis.
• Functionality: Embedding metadata within the image file for comprehensive image management.
• Complex structure: Supporting large image files and multiple image segments.

Files in this format are typically handled by specialized applications. They are commonly found in environments where data integrity and rich metadata are essential. Files with this MIME type use the NTF and NITF extensions.

This format ensures that the image content and its accompanying details remain synchronized, making it a robust choice for professional imaging solutions.

Associated file extensions

.ntf, .nitf

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: image/nitf
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.ntf, .nitf