applicationvndapplepages

application/vnd.apple.pages is the Internet media type used to identify Apple Pages documents from the iWork suite. It is an official MIME type registered with IANA and is intended to signal that a given file should be handled as a Pages document by compatible software.

Usage and recognition

In email, web downloads, and other data transfers, the Content-Type header may indicate application/vnd.apple.pages to help recipients open the file with Pages or import it into compatible applications. While many Apple-centric workflows recognize this type, non-Apple systems or services may rely on file extensions or fallback handling if the type is not recognized.

File format and interoperability

A Pages document (with the .pages extension) is stored as a document package or bundle that contains the content, resources, and metadata used by the Pages application. Modern Pages documents can be exported to other formats such as PDF, Word (.docx), and ePub, enabling interoperability with non-Apple software. When exchanged across platforms, it is common to export to a widely supported format to ensure accessibility.

Compatibility notes

Support for opening and editing application/vnd.apple.pages files outside of Apple software varies. On non-Apple platforms, users may need to rely on Pages for iCloud, export features, or third-party tools. For accurate handling, it is best to preserve the .pages extension and use software that explicitly supports the Pages format.

Terminology note

The string "applicationvndapplepages" is not the correct MIME form. The standard form is application/vnd.apple.pages, including the slash and dot punctuation.