Content-Encoding
Indicates encoding/compression applied to the body. Client decompresses before use.
BothSyntax
Content-Encoding: <encoding>Example values
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| gzip | Gzip compression |
| br | Brotli |
| deflate | Deflate |
cURL usage
curl -H 'Accept-Encoding: gzip' https://example.com # Request compressed
Common mistakes
Not handling compressed responses; double-encoding.