MIME Type Lookup

MIME Type Lookup API

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MIME Type Lookup is a tool for looking up MIME types by file extension or finding file extensions by MIME type. It covers all common file types including documents, images, video, audio, and archives.

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avg: 247ms|p50: 234ms|p75: 256ms|p90: 283ms|p99: 336ms
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1 credit/call
99.9% uptime
Docs
avg: 247ms|p50: 234ms|p90: 283ms|p99: 336ms

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API Response

200 OK
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{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "extension": "pdf",
    "mime_type": "application/pdf",
    "category": "document",
    "description": "PDF document"
  }
}

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What does the MIME Type Lookup API do?

MIME Type Lookup is a tool for looking up MIME types by file extension or finding file extensions by MIME type. It covers all common file types including documents, images, video, audio, and archives. The API returns structured data in JSON, XML, or YAML format, making it easy to integrate into any application or workflow.

How fast is the MIME Type Lookup API?

The MIME Type Lookup API has an average response time of 247ms, with a median (p50) of 234ms and 99th percentile of 336ms. Our infrastructure maintains 99.9% uptime with servers distributed globally for low latency.

How much does the MIME Type Lookup API cost?

Each call to the MIME Type Lookup API uses 1 credit. The free tier includes 100 credits per month. Paid plans start at $29.99/month with higher limits, and enterprise plans offer custom pricing with priority support.

How do I authenticate MIME Type Lookup API requests?

Include your API key in the request header as X-API-Key: your_key_here. All requests are made over HTTPS for security. You can get your API key by signing up for a free account.

What HTTP methods does MIME Type Lookup support?

The MIME Type Lookup API supports GET requests. Simply pass your parameters as query strings in the URL. Check our documentation for detailed parameter specifications.

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