What is the difference between .alac and .wtv?
- Extension
- .alac
- .wtv
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Audio
- Video
- Developer
- Apple
- Microsoft
- Description
- ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) is a file type used by Apple to store audio files. It is a lossless codec, meaning that the file size is reduced without compromising sound quality. ALAC files are compatible with Apple's iTunes and iPod products, as well as other third-party software and
- The WTV (Windows Recorded TV Show) file format is used by Microsoft's Windows Media Center to store TV recordings. Introduced with Windows 7 as a successor to the earlier DVR-MS format used by Windows XP Media Center Edition, WTV files allow users to record live television broadcasts or schedule recordings directly through their computers equipped with a compatible TV tuner card. These files encapsulate both the video and audio streams, along with metadata such as broadcast information and closed captions.
- MIME Type
- audio/x-alac
- video/x-ms-wtv
- Sample
- sample.wtv
- Wikipedia
- .alac on Wikipedia