- Extension
- .iff
- .dts
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Audio
- Developer
- Electronic Arts
- DTS, Inc.
- Description
- The IFF (Interchange File Format) is a file format originally developed by Electronic Arts and Commodore-Amiga in the 1980s. It was designed to facilitate the sharing and storage of multimedia data, such as images, audio, and video, between different software applications and systems. The format is chunk-based, allowing it to encapsulate various types of data within a single file by organizing them into self-contained blocks. While it was most prominently used on Amiga computers, the IFF format has influenced the development of subsequent file formats, including the widely used AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) for audio files.
- A DTS Encoded Audio File, with the extension .dts, is a digital audio format developed by Digital Theater Systems (now known as DTS, Inc.). It is widely used for storing and delivering multi-channel audio content, such as that found in DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and other digital media platforms. DTS audio files are highly appreciated for their ability to provide high-quality surround sound, enhancing the listening experience for movies, music, and games.
- MIME Type
- image/x-iff
- audio/vnd.dts