RFC 2302 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1998
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Tag Image File Format - image/tiff MIME Sub-type Registration
Overview
RFC 2302, “Tag Image File Format - image/tiff MIME Sub-type Registration”, is a Proposed Standard document published in March 1998 by G. Parsons, J. Rafferty, S. Zilles. It has been obsoleted by RFC 3302 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes the registration of the MIME sub-type image/tiff. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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Relationships to other RFCs
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