What is MIME type "video/x-f4v"?

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

• Main Use: Deliver high-quality streaming content in Adobe Flash applications.
• Key Facts:
  • Facilitates smoother playback over variable internet speeds.
  • Supports modern compression standards.
• Other Uses:
  • Embedded digital media in web pages.
  • Interactive video presentations.

Associated file extensions

.f4v

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: video/x-f4v
  

HTML

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

    <a href="file.dat" type="video/x-f4v">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-f4v');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.f4v