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Appendix F: File Type Reference

The following tables provide a quick reference to file types commonly used in RealSystem streaming. This is not a definitive list of all file types, though. Plug-in technology allows RealSystem to stream virtually any file type.

RealSystem Standard Streaming Clip Types
Extension File Type Reference
.rm or .ra RealAudio "Understanding RealAudio"
.rm RealVideo "Understanding RealVideo"
.rp RealPix streaming image markup "Images"
.rt RealText streaming text "Text"
.swf Flash Player file "Flash Animation"

RealSystem Information Files
Extension File Type Reference
.ram Ram file to launch RealONE Player "Launching RealONE Player with a Ram File"
.rpm Ram file for embedded presentations
.smil, .smi SMIL file for layout and timing "Creating a SMIL File"

Image Files Types Playable Directly in RealONE Player and RealPix
Extension File Type Reference
.gif GIF87, GIF89, or animated GIF image "Images"
.jpg JPEG (nonprogressive ) image
.png PNG image


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