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multimedia file formats glossary
Term | Definition |
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AI | A proprietary format developed by Adobe Systems based on the older EPS format for storing vector-based graphics. Short for Adobe Illustrator. |
AU | An audio file format commonly used on computers running the UNIX operating system. Developed by Sun Microsystems. Short for audio. Same as AUFF on Macintosh |
AVI | A video file format associated with Microsoft Windows. Popular for downloading videos files. Short for Audio-Video Interleave. Same as VfW on Macintosh. |
BMP | An uncompressed graphic format with support fr 256 colors but without support for animation or transparency. Short for bitmap. |
CDR | A vector-based graphic format associated with the Corel Corporation. |
DXF | A propriety graphic format developed by Autodesk, Inc. for sharing graphical data between their AutoCAD software and other programs. Short for Corel Draw. |
EPS | A container file format for storing vector-based graphics coded in the PostScript programming language. Short for Encapsulated PostScript. Same as EPSF and EPSI. |
FLA | An animation file format associated with Flash. Short for Flash Animation. Same as FLAC. |
FLV | A video file format developed by Macromedia (which is now part of Adoe) for their Flash application. Popular for streaming video. Short for Flash Video. |
GIF | A graphic format commonly found online with support for 256 colors and transparency. Can display simple animations when viewed. Short for Graphic Interchange Format. |
ICO | A graphic |