A content format refers to the specific medium or structural layout used to package, style, and present information to an audience. It determines how data is encoded and consumed—whether through text, video, audio, or graphics—and must not be confused with the distribution channel (like social media or email), which is simply how that format is broadcasted. Core Media Formats
Digital information is generally structured into four primary baseline media types:
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