- Extension
- .roq
- .a64
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Video
- Audio
- Developer
- id Software
- Commodore International
- Description
- id RoQ is a proprietary video (and audio) container format developed for use in video games. It uses a custom codec combining vector quantization for video and a simple compression scheme for audio, designed for fast decoding on limited hardware. It was used in several id Software games such as Quake III Arena and Return to Castle Wolfenstein to play full-motion video cutscenes.
- A64 is a video file format used by the Commodore 64 computer system. It contains video data that is playable on the Commodore 64 computer and also compatible with modern systems. The A64 format supports a wide range of pixel depths, resolutions, and color palettes, and is primarily used for storing video game animations and cutscenes.
- MIME Type
- video/x-roq
- application/x-a64