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

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

image/x-sld identifies a file format used for AutoCAD slide images. These files hold design and technical content that is displayed as a slide within CAD applications.

The MIME type informs systems and software that they need a specialized viewer or editor to handle the data properly. Unlike common image formats, these files often use vector graphics to preserve detail in technical designs.

Main use: Displaying and transferring AutoCAD slide presentations.
Other uses: Archiving design layouts and ensuring accurate reproduction of technical drawings.

Files using this format have the extension SLD. This ensures that software and users can quickly identify the type of content and choose the right application to open it.

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Associated file extensions

.sld

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: image/x-sld

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.sld

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.