AAF File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Format AAF (Advanced Authoring Format)
File Extension .aaf
MIME Type application/vnd.aaf
Developed By Advanced Media Workflow Association
Primary Use Professional video editing and authoring
Wrapper Format Object oriented file format allowing encapsulation of audio, video, and metadata
Compression Supports both uncompressed and compressed media
Data Encoding Various audio and video codecs
Metadata Support Extensive; allows detailed information about media content
Non-linear Editing Support Yes; designed specifically for non-linear editing systems
Multi-track Support Yes; supports multiple audio and video tracks
Interchange Format Enables sharing of content among different systems and applications
Edit Decision List (EDL) Compatibility Can incorporate and convert to and from EDLs
Plug-in Support Supports extension through the use of plug-ins
Linking to External Media Can link to external media files for non-destructive editing
Embedding Options Media can be embedded directly into the AAF file or linked externally
Modular Design Structured to facilitate easy modification and addition of new features
Open Format Specifications are openly available for implementation and development
User Community Supported by a wide range of industry professionals and software developers
Version Variable, depending on the implementation and extensions used