如何使用php标头立即开始文件下载

Question

well I'm just wondering how I can get an mp3 download to start instantly, as oppose to it simply starting to play in the browser when you directly go to it.

Preferably using php headers.

So essentially when you click the file, I want a download box to appear saving save etc. Right now it just opens and starts playing in the browser.

Thanks

Answer 1

You'll need to create a PHP file that "redirects" to the MP3 file, and point your links to that PHP file.

Code as below:

<?php
header('Content-type: audio/mpeg');
header('Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="fileName.mp3"');
readfile('originalFile.mp3');
?>

Note: The line that sets the Content-Disposition header is the critical one.