Wotsit- the programmer’s file and data format resource

A review site for file and data formats, specifically aimed at programmers. The site offers information on hundreds of different file types and data types as well as details about the hardware interfaces. Furthermore, many other useful programming information provided allowing for algorithms, source codes and various specifications. Information concerning the audiovisual files is embedded in the site.

MPEG.org- The Reference Website for MPEG

MPEG.ORG is a roadmap to the best MPEG resources on the Internet. This website contains pages with Video, Audio and Systems technical resources, source code, test bitstreams etc. There’s also have a page dedicated to MPEG Audio Layer 3 aka MP3. The MPEG Software Simulation Group (MSSG) page gives access to the source code of several public-domain MPEG encoders, decoders …

Local Digital Format Registry (LDFR) File Format Guidelines for Preservation and Long-term Access

Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Guidelines and Recommendations 3. Bibliography 4. Appendices. This document (version 1.0) identifies the file formats (either Recommended or Acceptable for Transfer) that Library and Archives Canada (LAC) will be supporting within the Trusted Digital Repository (TDR). Formats are identified for 11 content categories including audio. The register is not simply a list, it also includes guidelines …