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MIME Types

MIME types, or Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions, are a way for web servers and browsers to communicate the type of content being sent over the internet. Each type is represented by a string, like "text/html" for web pages or "image/jpeg" for JPEG images. When a browser receives a file, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle that file correctly. This helps ensure that content is processed appropriately, whether it’s displaying a video, showing a PDF, or rendering a web page.

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    MIME types, or Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions, are labels used to identify the type of content being transmitted over the internet. They help web browsers and email clients understand how to handle different files. For example, a MIME type can indicate whether a file is an image (like JPEG or PNG), a document (like PDF or HTML), or audio (like MP3). By using specific MIME types, software can process and display files correctly, ensuring that users receive and interact with content as intended. In essence, MIME types serve as a guide for managing various file formats online.