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

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

video/x-pva is a MIME type that denotes video files encoded using the PVA Video (VideoStream) format.
It signals to systems that the file holds digital video data optimized for streaming or playback. For example, files with the PVA extension typically use this MIME classification.
This format may require specific codecs and software to decode the video stream properly.

Used in digital video playback applications
Supports streaming of video content
Ensures proper handling by media players and browsers
Helps systems recognize and process proprietary video data

For further details on MIME types, visit IANA Media Types.

Associated file extensions

.pva

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: video/x-pva

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.pva

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.