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What mime type should I use for CSV ZIP files?

I am trying to send an email using Simple Java Mail API. The email will contain a CSV ZIP file attachment. Should I use text/csv or application/zip for the mime type of the attachment?

Solution

  • A zip file is a zip file, no matter what it contains.

    It should be application/zip.

    It is not a CSV file, if you tried to parse it as CSV it would fail. It is not text/csv.