This format first emerged in the late 1980s as a development of Apples specialists. It is a standardized format for storing audio data. AIFF files are not compressed, which is why they are larger than mp3. The audio file contains samples and loop information. It is most often used by qualified musicians who need high-quality sound. One minute of audio in the AIFF format requires 10 megabytes of disk space. The encoding process excludes data loss, which makes this format similar to WAV.

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Audio Video Interleave: video and audio data compressed using different combinations of codecs

This is one of the most famous video and audio formats. Developed by Microsoft Corporation, the Audio Video Interleave format was released in 1992. It is supported by virtually all video players. AVI plays the sound and video simultaneously and is suitable for any browser. The compression process involves a variety of codecs. This format is very popular among users. Audio Video Interleave files can also be opened using Windows Media Player.