What is MIME type "video/x-ms-vob"?

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

video/x-ms-vob is the MIME type for DVD video container files. It identifies files that use the container format for DVD media.

The format stores video, audio, subtitles, and navigation data. It follows the MPEG-2 standard and holds complex streams meant for DVD playback. A VOB file is built to work with DVD players and multimedia software.

DVD playback: Media players use this MIME type to decode DVD titles.
Content extraction: DVD ripping and conversion tools read this type to extract or convert content.
Editing applications: Video editors recognize this format when importing DVD video data.

This MIME type informs systems and applications how to handle the file. For further reading about DVD video file structures, visit the DVD-Video article on Wikipedia.

video/x-ms-vob is key in multimedia uses, especially for DVD media.

Associated file extensions

.vob

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: video/x-ms-vob

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.vob

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.