What is MIME type "video/mj2"?

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

video/mj2 marks files that use Motion JPEG 2000 encoding. It organizes a sequence of high-quality still images into a motion stream. This format is built on the JPEG 2000 standard and is valued for retaining image detail while allowing advanced compression.

• Main use: Professional video and digital cinema where preserving image quality is crucial.
• Other uses: Archival storage and broadcasting, where lossless or near-lossless compression is needed.
• Key fact: It supports time-based sequencing, turning quality images into motion content.

The format is related to other JPEG 2000 file types such as JP2, JPF, JPM, and JPX for still images, as well as MJ2 and MJP2 for motion content.

For more details on the technical standards and advantages of JPEG 2000, visit the JPEG website.

Associated file extensions

.jp2, .jpf, .jpm, .jpx, .mj2, .mjp2

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: video/mj2
  

HTML

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

    <a href="file.dat" type="video/mj2">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', 'video/mj2');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.jp2, .jpf, .jpm, .jpx, .mj2, .mjp2