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What types of files can I upload to PRISM: UCalgary's Digital Repository?


Any file types are accepted into the repository. We suggest submitting the highest quality, most original and not compressed version available. The file types listed below will ensure your files are preserved long term:

  • Containers: TAR, GZIP, ZIP
  • Databases: XML, CSV
  • Moving images: MOV, MPEG, AVI
  • Software and gaming: BAGIT, ZIP, TAR or AXF
  • Sounds: WAV, AIFF, MP3
  • Still images: TIFF, JPEG 2000, PDF
  • Tabular data: CSV
  • Text: PDF/A, EPUB
  • Web archive: WARC
  • Vector images: SVG
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