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Data Formats



A set of specifications that defines the way different types of data should be stored in computer systems for use by applications or the end user.

This category is mainly for technical specifications of data formats. Although it tries to also be helpful and help you find relevant software for and examples of these data formats.

Subcategories:


Related categories (@) :
  • Audio
  • Fonts
  • Hardware Description Languages
  • Metadata


    • See also:
  • Computers: Systems: Handhelds: Palm OS: Programming: File Formats
  • Computers: Internet: Protocols
  • Computers: Software: Globalization: Character Encoding



    • Sites in this category

  • Almost Every File Format in the World - Names many file formats and their extensions.

  • DaubNET File Format Collection - The full specifications of various file formats.

  • Dot What?! - Database of file extension information. Supports users comments and submissions. Includes discussion forum.

  • File Formats Magic Database - Contains information on main file formats as well as an FFID registry and a signature file permitting the identification of files from their contents. Also contains tips on how to design new file formats.

  • File-Extensions.org - Searchable file extension list including descriptions and associated applications.

  • FileInfo.com - Database of file extensions with information about each file type.

  • Filerecon Project - Developing a program to automatically identify files from their content. Project news, FAQ, and download. [GPL]

  • FileSuffix.com - A searchable filename extension database.

  • FILExt - Searchable database of file extensions for data formats, with information and notes on each.

  • Macintosh Type/Creator Database - A database of windows file extension codes with correlating Macintosh Type/Creator code pairs.

  • Sustainability of Digital Formats Planning for Library of Congress Collections - Provides information about digital content formats from the viewpoint of maintaining sustainable and accessible archives.

  • UK National Archives PRONOM Technical Registry - Resource for those requiring definitive information about the file formats, software products and other technical components required to support long-term access to electronic records.

  • Uniblue File Extension - Searchable database of file extensions, explaining what they are used for and which programs they are associated with.

  • Webopedia - Data Formats - Contains information about many data formats.

  • Wotsit's Format - Detailed file formats and data formats for programmers. A large collection of programming resources with detailed information.






    • This category was updated on Mar 26, 2009

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