What is MIME type "text/velocity"?

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

text/velocity is a MIME type for files that use the Velocity Template Language. It helps mix static text with dynamic data. This means servers can process these files and replace placeholders with live data.

Developers choose this type when they want to generate dynamic content like HTML pages, emails, or reports. It works as a template engine, letting you separate design from the underlying logic.

• Enables dynamic web content generation
• Supports server-side template processing
• Maintains a clear separation of design and business logic

Files using this type often have the extension VTL. For further technical details, you can visit the Apache Velocity website.

Associated file extensions

.vtl

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: text/velocity
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.vtl