What is MIME type "video/x-anim"?

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

video/x-anim marks files that hold animation data. It tells the system that the file is not a standard video but an animation sequence.

The primary file format using this MIME type is ANIM. The prefix x- indicates it is experimental or vendor-specific.

Main Use: It signals that the file contains animated frames.
Playback: Media players or software that support legacy or custom animation codecs can open these files.
Software Support: Specialized or older applications may use this type for processing animations.

This MIME type helps systems decide which software or codec to use when opening the file.
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Associated file extensions

.anim

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: video/x-anim

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.anim

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.