What is the difference between .aaf and .ac3?
- Extension
- .aaf
- .ac3
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Video
- Audio
- Developer
- Avid Technology
- Dolby Laboratories
- Description
- The Advanced Authoring Format (AAF) file is a professional multimedia file format used for video editing and post-production. It is designed to facilitate the exchange of media and metadata between different video editing software and systems. AAF files contain multimedia content such as video and audio streams, along with comprehensive metadata that describes the content and the structure of the media project. This includes information on edits, transitions, effects, and more. The format is aimed at improving workflow efficiency and interoperability among various tools and platforms.
- Audio file saved in the AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio format; can include up to six channels of audio (DD 5.1 surround sound with subwoofer output); uses lossy compression and often used as the format for DVDs, cinema theaters, and game consoles.
- MIME Type
- application/octet-stream
- audio/ac3
- Sample
- sample.ac3
- Wikipedia
- .aaf on Wikipedia
- .ac3 on Wikipedia