What is MIME type "video/vnd-vivo"?

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

The MIME type video/vnd-vivo identifies a vendor-specific video format. It signals that the file contains video content encoded in a proprietary format used by VivoActive.

This MIME type is mainly used to enable playback in specialized media players. Files with this type carry unique encoding that supports streaming and custom video features. They may also include metadata that helps the player correctly interpret the content.

The primary use case includes:

Streaming Video: Optimized for progressive download and real-time transmission.
Proprietary Playback: Requires players that understand vendor-specific coding.
Media Integration: Can be embedded in applications that support advanced video functions.

Files using this MIME type have the extension VIV. For more details on MIME type registration and usage, you can refer to the IANA Media Types resource.

Associated file extensions

.viv

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: video/vnd-vivo

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.viv

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.