What is MIME type "image/x-amos-picturepacker"?

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

image/x-amos-picturepacker is a non-standard image format. It marks files created with the AMOS Picture Packer tool. This tool compresses image data using a custom method.
Files in this format are typically seen in legacy or niche computing projects. They often appear as BIN files. Modern software may not open them directly.

Used to store compressed image data efficiently.
Employed in the AMOS programming environment for retro projects.
Requires specific decoders or conversion tools to view images.
Classified under non-standard MIME types for experimental formats.

This MIME type primarily preserves historical computing practices. For more details on the file type, visit the external reference provided above.

Associated file extensions

.bin

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: image/x-amos-picturepacker

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.bin

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.