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An audio format is a medium for sound recording and reproduction.The term is applied to both the physical recording media and the recording formats of the audio content—in computer science it is often limited to the audio file format, but its wider use usually refers to the physical method used to store the data.
M4A is a file extension for audio files that use the Apple Lossless coding format, which can compress audio data without losing quality. Learn about the different types and features of audio file formats, such as uncompressed, lossless and lossy compression, and see a list of examples.
Digital audio is a representation of sound in numerical samples, which can be recorded, edited, and transmitted using computers and digital tools. Learn about the conversion process, the advantages of digital audio over analog, and the history of digital audio technology and formats.
A table that compares various audio coding formats, including AC-3 and AAC, based on general and technical information. AC-3 is a lossy format used for theatrical movie presentation, digital TV service and home-video, while AAC is a lossy format used for music reproduction, telephony and internet streaming.
Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) is an extension of the WAV audio format with metadata for sound exchange and synchronization. Learn about its history, features, chunks, and applications in media production and archiving.
MP3 is a lossy compression format for digital audio developed by the Fraunhofer Society and standardized by MPEG. It reduces file sizes by exploiting the limitations of human hearing and is widely used for music distribution and playback.
Learn about the different formats and standards for storing or transmitting digital audio, such as MP3, AAC, FLAC, and Opus. Compare the features, advantages, and disadvantages of lossless, lossy, and uncompressed audio coding.
Digital audio is sound (often music or speech) which is recorded (born-digital) or converted from analog sources and stored in a digital format. Digital audio can be stored on a variety of storage media, including compact disc, audio CD, audio DVD, DAT tape, or as a computer file. Playing equipment decodes the stored signal.