application/*
application/atom+xml
File extensions: .atom, .xml
Atom syndication format — a modern alternative to RSS.
What is application/atom+xml?
application/atom+xml is the media type for Atom feeds — XML-based syndication for blogs, news, and podcasts. Atom improves on RSS with a stricter, better-specified schema.
Typical usage
Blog and news feeds, podcast metadata, activity streams. Served alongside HTML with a <link rel="alternate"> tag.
HTTP header example
Response header
Content-Type: application/atom+xml; charset=utf-8Reference
RFC 4287
Frequently asked questions
What is the application/atom+xml MIME type?
application/atom+xml is the media type for Atom feeds — XML-based syndication for blogs, news, and podcasts. Atom improves on RSS with a stricter, better-specified schema.
What file extension does application/atom+xml use?
Files served as application/atom+xml typically use the extensions .atom, .xml. The most common is .atom.
How do I set the Content-Type for application/atom+xml?
Send the HTTP response header Content-Type: application/atom+xml; charset=utf-8. Blog and news feeds, podcast metadata, activity streams. Served alongside HTML with a <link rel="alternate"> tag.
Is application/atom+xml an official MIME type?
Yes. application/atom+xml is officially registered with IANA (RFC 4287), so standards-conformant clients recognize it.