What is MIME type "image/x-blazing-paddles"?

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

image/x-blazing-paddles is a custom image format used to manage game graphics in a specific software environment. The x- prefix marks it as non-standard or experimental, meaning it isn’t recognized by common image viewers.

Main use: Handling and rendering in-game visuals.
Used for game asset management in the Blazing Paddles software.
Helps programs know how to load and process these images.
Associated with proprietary file types like WND and PI.

Files with this MIME type are usually part of a game’s internal structure. They need special tools or software to be viewed or edited correctly. For more information, visit FileEXT.

Associated file extensions

.wnd, .pi

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: image/x-blazing-paddles

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.wnd, .pi

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.