File type preferences

Opera handles some file types itself, such as Web page documents. Others are passed on to plug-ins and external applications, or just saved on your computer. The File type preferences let you control Opera's behavior when it encounters different file types.

Opera comes with a host of pre-set, recommended file types and default actions. Sometimes you may want to change the default action, or add new file types which are not predefined.

Adding a file type

Editing a file type

Note: Tampering with MIME types may have unwanted side-effects, so be sure you know what you're doing.

Deleting a file type

Note: Deleting MIME types may have unwanted side-effects, so be sure you know what you're doing.

Actions explained

The OK button saves your settings and closes the security preferences dialog. The Apply button saves your settings. The Reset button undoes any changes you have made.

To go directly to the other preference settings you can click the < and > buttons.