.htaccess - Apache directive for file downloads

Question

How do I create Apache directives in a .htaccess file that forces .mp4 and .pdf to download? Currently they appear within the browser window. Instead, I would like a download file dialog box to appear.

Answer 1

Add the following into an .htaccess file:

<Files *.mp4>
  ForceType application/octet-stream
  Header set Content-Disposition attachment
</Files>
<Files *.pdf>
  ForceType application/octet-stream
  Header set Content-Disposition attachment
</Files>