MIME::extForType
Return the preferred file extension for a specified MIME type
Synopsis
uses('mime');
public static function MIME::extForType(string [in] $type)
Description
MIME::extForType() returns the preferred file extension, if any, for a
given MIME type. For example, the preferred extension string for the
text/plain type is .txt.
If a file extension mapping exists, it will be returned with a leading
dot. If no file extension mapping exists, an empty string will be
returned.
Example
Parameters
| Name | Direction | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
$type
| in | string | The MIME type to resolve to an extension |
Return Value
string The preferred file extension for $type, or an empty string if no mapping exists.