Understanding digital media — 7-topic bundle

Digital media encompasses a vast range of content, from text and images to audio and video, all stored and transmitted in a digital format. It contrasts sharply with analog media, which relies on continuous physical signals or representations, like a vinyl record's grooves or film negatives.

The "formats" part refers to the way this content is encoded and stored. A format isn't just about the file extension (like .jpg or .mp4); it's about the underlying structure that dictates how a computer interprets and displays the data. Different formats are optimized for different purposes, impacting quality, file size, and compatibility.