DCMI: Format

Format

Vocabulary:

DCMI Metadata Terms

URI

http://purl.org/dc/terms/format

Label

Format

Definition

The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource.

Comment

Recommended practice is to use a controlled vocabulary where available. For example, for file formats one could use the list of Internet Media Types [MIME]. Examples of dimensions include size and duration.

Type of Term

Property

Range Includes

http://purl.org/dc/terms/MediaType
http://purl.org/dc/terms/Extent

Subproperty of

Format (http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/format)

Examples

text/xml
https://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/mvidformat/dvd
23 cm