MIME Type Lookup Tool
Find the right MIME (content) type for a file extension, or search the other way from a type, across common web, image, document, audio, video, font and archive formats. It's a quick offline reference that runs in your browser.
- 100% free
- Private & safe
- Runs in your browser
Why use MIME Type Lookup?
MIME Type Lookup is a quick, no-nonsense developer utility that runs entirely client-side, so your code and data never leave your machine.
- Runs instantly in your browser — nothing to install, nothing uploaded.
- Completely free, with no account, no watermarks and no usage limits.
- Covers common web, image, document, audio, video, font and archive types
- Type an extension (like png or pdf) or part of a MIME type.
- Works on any device — desktop, tablet and phone — and is fully keyboard accessible.
How to use MIME Type Lookup
- Type an extension (like png or pdf) or part of a MIME type.
- Matching extensions and MIME types are listed instantly.
- Copy the MIME type you need.
- Use it for HTTP headers, uploads or config.
Examples
- Finding that .webp maps to image/webp.
- Listing all application/* types.
Supported formats & limits
- Covers common web, image, document, audio, video, font and archive types
Limitations
- A curated common list, not the full IANA registry.
- Some files can have multiple valid MIME types.
Frequently asked questions
Where do these come from?
A curated list of common, widely-used MIME types for everyday development.
Is it the complete IANA list?
No — it covers the most common types; obscure ones may not appear.
Is anything uploaded?
No — it is an offline lookup in your browser.
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