Free Formats
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Overview
There are a number of free formats which are preferred over patent and copyright encumbered formats. Keep in mind that some formats (like PDF or Flash) often have public or semi-public specifications but have some restrictions imposed by their patent-holders. Some replacement formats are listed here:
| Restricted Format | Preferred Format |
| mp3, aac, wma | Ogg Vorbis |
| wmv, avi | Ogg Theora |
Click next to learn how to rip, play, and burn your music collection.
