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Graphics File Formats FAQ (Part 3 of 4): Where to Get File Format Specifications
Section - II. Where to Get File Format Specifications

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This section contains an alphabetical listing of file formats, the
names of the creators/caretakers, and where to obtain the official
specifications, and a brief description of each format.
                              
If you are searching for detailed information on the internals of a
file format, then I suggest you check out the resources listed here,
and have a look at the books and journals articles listed in Part 1
of this FAQ.

Each format section contains a common header that is a quick reference to
the file format.

         Type: Bitmap, Vector, Metafile, 3D, VRML, general data, PDL, multimedia
    Extension: File extension(s) or type
      Version: Latest version number
  Compression: All supported compression methods
  Color Depth: Pixel depth and maximum number of colors supported
   Maintainer: Who created and/or maintains the format
Specification: Where to get a copy of the format

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