What is MIME type "image/x-amiga-icon"?

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

image/x-amiga-icon is a MIME type that identifies icon files used by the Amiga Workbench.
It tells software that the file holds graphic data meant to be displayed as an icon.

Main use: It enables Amiga systems to load and show Workbench icons.
Functionality: The file contains both image pixels and metadata for icon properties.
Special File: It works with a file named INFO, which stores icon details.

This MIME type is specific to the Amiga platform.
It helps organize and display visual elements quickly and correctly in a familiar desktop environment.
For more detailed background, visit Amiga Workbench on Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.info

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: image/x-amiga-icon

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.info

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.