What is MIME type "video/vnd.radgamettools.smacker"?

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.radgamettools.smacker designates video content encoded using RAD Game Tools’ Smacker technology. It tells software systems that the file is a video that uses a special compression method optimized for fast playback in games and multimedia apps.
Files with this type use the SMK extension. They combine video and audio streams in a way that minimizes file size while keeping acceptable quality.

Main use: In-game cutscenes and animations.
Properties: Efficient compression designed for real-time playback.
Technical detail: Employs block-based compression for video and audio streams.
Other uses: Retro game modding and legacy multimedia projects.

More details on Smacker Video can be found on external sites like Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.smk

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: video/vnd.radgamettools.smacker

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.smk

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.