What is MIME type "text/x-objdump"?

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

The MIME type text/x-objdump signals a text file containing output from the objdump tool.
It is not a standard Internet media type. The x- prefix denotes its experimental or non-registered status.

Files with this MIME type contain disassembled code. They show machine instructions, memory addresses, and symbolic names extracted from binary files.
This output helps developers and analysts inspect how compilers translate source code into machine-level commands.

Used in debugging and reverse engineering tasks.
Aids in system security analysis by revealing low-level code details.
Helps programmers understand binary file structures.

The output is plain text and can be viewed in any text editor. For more details on the objdump tool, check this resource: Objdump on Wikipedia.
If you save this output as a text file, it often uses the TXT file extension.

Associated file extensions

.objdump

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-objdump

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.objdump

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.