Python mimetypes Module
Example
Guess the MIME type from a filename:
import mimetypes
print(mimetypes.guess_type("image.png"))
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Definition and Usage
The mimetypes module maps filenames to MIME types and encodings.
Use it to infer content type for HTTP responses or file handling tools.
Members
| Member | Description |
|---|---|
| guess_type() | Guess the type of a file based on its name or URL. |
| add_type() | Add a mapping from extension to MIME type. |
| init() | Initialize the internal data structures. |
