MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions)

MIME, or Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions, is a standard that allows emails to include different types of content beyond plain text, such as images, audio, video, or documents. It extends the basic email format to support multimedia and other data formats, enabling files to be sent and received correctly across email systems. Essentially, MIME helps email programs understand what type of content they are handling, so they can display or process it properly. This technology also works beyond email, enabling the internet to handle diverse data types in various applications.