What are the supported file formats for Beatport?
Beatport supports four different types of audio files preferred by DJs for their high-quality sound: .wav, .aiff, .flac, and .mp3. These formats ensure optimal audio fidelity, preserving the original recording's integrity.
Lossless vs. Compressed Formats
WAV and AIFF are uncompressed lossless formats, meaning they retain all audio data without compression, resulting in larger file sizes but superior sound quality. FLAC and MP3, on the other hand, are compressed formats that balance file size and audio quality.
Common Audio File Formats
- MP3 - MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III
- AAC - Advanced Audio Coding
- ALAC - Apple Lossless Audio Codec
- WAV - Waveform Audio File Format
- FLAC - Free Lossless Audio Codec
- OGG - Ogg Vorbis Compressed Audio File
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