MIME Type Lookup

Find the MIME type for a file extension, or the extensions behind a media type.

Search MIME types

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The extension to type map is stored in the page, so no lookup request is made.

How to use the MIME Type Lookup

  1. Type a file extension such as png, or a media type such as image/png.
  2. Press Search to list every extension and MIME type that matches.
  3. Read the exact match line, then copy the table if you need it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the free online mime type lookup.

It is a label such as text/html or image/png that tells a browser how to handle the file it has received.
Type the extension without the dot into the box, and the matching MIME type appears at the top of the results.
Yes. Enter something like image or application json and every extension that maps to it is listed.
That family covers binary or structured data that is not plain text, including archives and office documents.
A media type can carry a charset parameter, though this lookup shows the base type without extra parameters.
The map follows common IANA registrations and everyday server defaults, and the whole map is built into the page.
No. Every entry ships with the page, so the search works offline and nothing is uploaded.
Yes, it is completely free with no account and no limits.

Last updated: October 10, 2026