Core Audio Format
| Filename extension |
.caf |
|---|---|
| Internet media type |
audio/x-caf |
Container for | digital audio |
| Website | Apple Core Audio Format Specification 1.0 |
The Core Audio Format is a container for storing audio, developed by
Core Audio Format is designed to overcome limitations of older digital audio formats, including
.mov container, a
.caf container can contain many different audio formats, metadata tracks, and much more data. Like the RF64, it is not limited to a 4 GB file size and a single .caf file can theoretically save hundreds of years of recorded audio due to its use of 64-bit file offsets.[2]Apple Lossless
(ALAC) codec.
References
- ^ "How to Convert CAF to MP3". TechiSky. August 25, 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
- ^ "Apple Core Audio Format Specification 1.0/ CAF File Overview". Mac Developer Library. Apple Inc. 2011 [2005]. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
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