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File type Flashcards

1
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Common audio file types?

A

.mp3
.wav
.flac

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Common Image file types?

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.jpg
.png
.tiff

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Common video file types?

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.mp4
.avi
.flv

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4
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What lossy compression?

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Algorithms to compress files - his discards some information
Reduces the size of the file and makes it good for use on the web (uploading, downloading and sharing)
It does reduce quality though

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5
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What is lossless compression?

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No information is discarded when saving
Higher quality of file
Large file size due to need for more memory

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Which files are lossy ?

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.jpg
.png
.mpeg
.mp3

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Which files are lossless?

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.tiff
.avi
.wav

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What is definition of .png?

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Supports lossy compression so good for web use a s it has small file sizes. Also supports transparency so good for logos etc.

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What is definition of .jpg?

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Versatile format that can be compressed but also saved at high resolution. Suitable for both web and print use. Very commonly used.

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What is definition of .tiff

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Lossless so able to maintain very high resolutions. Perfect for printing. Very large file sizes though.

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What is definition of .gif

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Small file sizes and supports transparency. Limited colour palette so better for web buttons and logos.

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What is definition of .mp3

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A lossy file type which is widely supported. Can be compressed to small sizes but does lose quality.

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What is definition of .wav

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High quality file types which are mostly used for Windows. They store uncompressed data so file sizes can be large.

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What is definition of .aif

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High quality file types which are mostly used for Apple OS. Not widely supported.

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What is definition of .flac

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Small file sizes and supports transparency. Limited colour palette so better for web buttons and logos.

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16
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What is definition of .mpeg

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Usually denoted as .mp4, using the H.264 compression, these file types are widely accepted. They retain high quality for small file sizes. MPEG-4 H.264 are used for Blu-ray.

17
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What is definition of .avi

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An old format but very versatile and high quality. Large file sizes make it unsuitable for online and streaming.

18
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What is definition of .mov

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Developed by Apple to use with its Quicktime player. Therefore they lack compatibility. High quality but large file sizes

19
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What is definition of .flv

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Format for Adobe’s Flash player. Small file sizes so good for web use but more suited to animations.

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