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

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

text/x-oz is a non-standard MIME type. It marks plain text files written in the Oz programming language. These files are typically saved with the OZ extension.

This type tells text editors and development tools to treat the file as Oz source code. In practice, it supports:

Syntax recognition – Editors can highlight language keywords correctly.

Programming support – Development tools can compile or run Oz code.

Interoperability – Systems can distinguish Oz files from generic text files.

The x- prefix indicates that text/x-oz is experimental or unofficial. This allows flexibility for developers working with Oz without needing a formal standard. For more details on file types and extensions, check external resources like Filext.

Associated file extensions

.oz

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: text/x-oz

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.oz

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.