What is MIME type "video/mp2t"?

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

The MIME type video/mp2t defines a container for MPEG-2 transport streams. It is used to combine audio, video, and data into a single stream. This makes it ideal for handling live broadcasts or streaming media.

Television Broadcasting: It underpins systems like digital terrestrial TV, satellite, and cable transmission.
Internet Streaming: Protocols, such as Apple's HLS, split videos into small segments using this format.
Blu-ray Discs: Files on Blu-ray often use related formats, such as M2TS or MTS.
Digital Recording: Video recorders and similar devices apply this container to store captured media.

Common file types using this MIME type include TS, TSV, MPG, MPEG, M2TS, MTS, and TSA.

This format is robust. It handles errors well during transmission. Its design supports smooth delivery of streaming video and consistent playback. For more technical details, see MPEG Transport Stream on Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.ts, .tsv, .mpg, .m2ts, .mpeg, .mts, .tsa

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: video/mp2t

HTML

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


    <a href="file.dat" type="video/mp2t">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/mp2t');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.ts, .tsv, .mpg, .m2ts, .mpeg, .mts, .tsa

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.