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

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

video/x-tsv is a MIME type for Time Shift Video content.
Files with this type support features like pausing, rewinding, or shifting the playback time of a live stream. They let you capture ongoing broadcasts and then play them back with more control.
These files normally have the extension TSV.

Time-shift functionality: Supports pausing or rewinding live video.
Live event recording: Captures live broadcasts for later viewing.
Broadcast solutions: Often used in systems that require non-standard video handling.

The x- in the MIME type signals that it is experimental or proprietary. Custom software or players may be required to access this format properly.
For further reading on MIME types and their classifications, visit the video MIME types registry.

Associated file extensions

.tsv

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: video/x-tsv

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.tsv

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.