How to use: MIME Type Lookup
MIME Type Lookup is a free online Developer Tools tool that look up the MIME type for a file extension or the extensions for a MIME type, with server config snippets instantly in your browser. Paste your data, adjust the options and get the result in real time — no installation, no sign-up, and nothing is ever uploaded to a server.
Description
Look up the MIME type for a file extension or the extensions for a MIME type, with server config snippets.
- Developer Tools
- Because everything is computed client-side, MIME Type Lookup is safe to use with sensitive data such as API keys, tokens or private logs.
How to use
Using MIME Type Lookup takes three steps:
- Paste your data into the input box (or load the example).
- Configure the options to match your target format or scenario.
- Copy, download or inspect the output — it updates live as you type.
Run
Examples
Enter an extension or a MIME type; the lookup works in both directions.
Input
webp
Output
.webp → image/webp
All extensions sharing this type: .webp
nginx
types { image/webp webp; }
Apache
AddType image/webp .webp
Express
res.type('image/webp');
HTML
<link rel="stylesheet" href="x.css" type="image/webp">
This output was produced by actually running the tool, not written by hand.
Use cases
Common situations where MIME Type Lookup helps:
- Look up the MIME type for a file extension or the extensions for a MIME type, with server config snippets.
Parameters
This tool has no options — it works on the input alone.
FAQ
What is MIME Type Lookup?
MIME Type Lookup look up the MIME type for a file extension or the extensions for a MIME type, with server config snippets. It runs entirely in your browser, so your data stays private.
Is MIME Type Lookup free to use?
Yes. MIME Type Lookup is free, unlimited and works without registration or installation.
Does my data get uploaded?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser; nothing is sent to any server.
Good to know
- Everything runs client-side, so extremely large inputs are limited by your browser tab’s memory rather than by a server upload limit.