What is MIME type "image/x-imagelab"?

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

The MIME type image/x-imagelab defines a specialized bitmap format. It is used by the proprietary ImageLab system to handle image data with a unique structure.
This format helps applications recognize and process image content efficiently.

Its main function is to mark files created or used within the ImageLab environment. The format supports a specific bitmap layout and color mapping that may not be common in standard image viewers.

• Main use case: Identifying bitmap files created for ImageLab.
• It allows software to correctly interpret image data stored in this unique format.
• It ensures compatibility when exchanging images within specialized imaging workflows.

Files using this MIME type typically come with distinct file extensions such as B&W and B_W.
To view or edit these images, you often need a compatible version of ImageLab or a supporting image converter.

For further details on file types and extensions, consider checking out Filext.com.

Associated file extensions

.b_w

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: image/x-imagelab
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.b_w