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II. Where to Get File Format Specifications
This section contains an alphabetical listing of file formats, the
names of the creators/caretakers, and where to obtain the official
specifications, and a brief description of each format.
If you are searching for detailed information on the internals of a
file format, then I suggest you check out the resources listed here,
and have a look at the books and journals articles listed in Part 1
of this FAQ.
Each format section contains a common header that is a quick reference to
the file format.
Type: Bitmap, Vector, Metafile, 3D, VRML, general data, PDL, multimedia
Extension: File extension(s) or type
Version: Latest version number
Compression: All supported compression methods
Color Depth: Pixel depth and maximum number of colors supported
Maintainer: Who created and/or maintains the format
Specification: Where to get a copy of the format
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