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mimetypes — MIME Types
Guess file MIME types.
Overview
Guess file MIME types.
Quick Example
mimetypes.guess_type('file.pdf')
When to Use
Use this module when you need built-in support without adding third-party dependencies.
Common Tasks
- Read the official docs: docs.python.org/3/library/mimetypes.html
- Combine with related modules in the Cookbook
- Prefer stdlib before reaching for PyPI packages