Media Types

Media types, also known as MIME types, are labels used to identify the kind of data a file contains, enabling software to handle it correctly. For example, a web browser recognizes "text/html" as a webpage and "image/jpeg" as a JPEG image. These labels help systems and applications understand whether they should display, open, or process the file differently. They are essential for internet communication, ensuring that data like images, videos, or documents are interpreted and displayed properly across devices and platforms.