What is MIME type "text/asp"?

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

text/asp is the MIME type used for Active Server Pages.
It handles files that include server-side code and dynamic scripting. The server runs the code, creates HTML output, and sends it to the user.
Files like ASP use this MIME type to indicate that the file contains executable script and markup.

Main use: Executes code on the server to generate dynamic web pages.
Server-side scripting: Processes user inputs, interacts with databases, and builds custom responses.
Legacy support: Common in older websites running on Microsoft IIS.

This MIME type tells browsers that the file content is not plain text but script instructions meant to be processed on the server before reaching the user. For more details, visit ASP file extension.

Associated file extensions

.asp

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/asp

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="text/asp">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', 'text/asp');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.asp

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.