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File Format

File Format: The type of file saved on a computer, usually a “container” that contains various streams of information. When dealing with audio, .wav is the most common uncompressed format. For digital video, the more common formats include .mov and .avi. [ Audio Glossary ] [ Video Glossary ]

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