ITC2 File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Format Type ITC2 (iTunes Cover Flow Data File 2)
Primary Use Storing iTunes cover flow data
Binary Format Yes
Developed By Apple Inc.
Compression Yes, data compression is applied
Encryption Possible, but not inherently part of the format
File Signature 69 74 63 32 (ASCII representation of "itc2")
MIME Type application/x-itc2
Compatibility iTunes software
Typical File Extension .itc2
Structure Header, Data Blocks, and possibly Footer
Header Information Includes magic number, version, and possibly encryption type
Data Blocks Contains album artwork images and metadata
Image Support Yes, primarily for storing cover images
Image Format JPEG, PNG
Editable Yes, with appropriate software
Archive No, it is not an archiving format
Metadata Support Yes, stores metadata related to the music albums and tracks
Platform Primarily used on macOS and Windows through iTunes
File Size Varies, depending on the amount and quality of album artwork
Unique Features Designed specifically for Apple's iTunes software to facilitate a visual browsing experience of album covers.