File Formats & Quality
Understanding file formats is crucial when dealing with pirated games, movies, TV shows, anime, and torrents. Below is a structured table for each category.
🎮 Game Formats
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| ISO (.iso) | Full disc image, used for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox games. |
| RAR/ZIP (.rar / .zip) | Compressed archives used for repacked games. |
| EXE (.exe) | Windows executable, often used for cracked game installers. |
| DLC (.dlc) | Download container for game files, usually for Denuvo-free releases. |
| PKG (.pkg) | Package files used for PlayStation and some console games. |
| NSP/XCI (.nsp / .xci) | Nintendo Switch game files. |
| APK+OBB (.apk / .obb) | Android game files. |
📌 Tip: Always verify game files with tools like SFV or MD5 checksum to ensure they are complete and uncorrupted.
🎥 Video Formats (Movies, TV Shows & Anime)
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| MP4 (.mp4) | Most common format, widely supported, good quality, smaller file size. |
| MKV (.mkv) | Supports multiple audio tracks, subtitles, and high-quality encoding. |
| AVI (.avi) | Older format, larger file sizes, outdated compression. |
| MOV (.mov) | Apple’s high-quality format, not widely used in piracy. |
| TS (.ts) | Transport Stream, often used for live TV rips. |
Quality Resolutions
| Resolution | Description |
|---|---|
| 480p (SD) | Small file sizes, lower quality. |
| 720p (HD) | Good balance of quality and size. |
| 1080p (Full HD) | Best for general watching. |
| 2160p (4K UHD) | Highest quality, requires large storage and strong hardware. |
📌 Common Scene Tags:
- WEB-DL – Directly ripped from streaming services, high quality.
- WEBRip – Recompressed from a web stream, lower quality than WEB-DL.
- BDRip – Ripped from a Blu-ray disc.
- CAM – Recorded in a cinema, poor quality.
- HDRip – Lower quality than a Blu-ray, often from online sources.
🎵 Audio Formats
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| AAC (.aac) | Standard for most streaming services. |
| MP3 (.mp3) | Compressed, widely supported but lower quality. |
| FLAC (.flac) | Lossless format, best for high-quality music. |
| DTS (.dts) | Surround sound format, high-quality audio for movies. |
| AC3 (.ac3) | Dolby Digital format, commonly found in Blu-ray rips. |
| OGG (.ogg) | Alternative open-source format. |
📜 Subtitle Formats
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| SRT (.srt) | Basic subtitles, widely supported. |
| ASS (.ass) | Advanced subtitles with styling and positioning. |
| VTT (.vtt) | Used for web streaming. |
| PGS (.sup) | Blu-ray subtitle format, often found in MKV files. |
📌 Tip: Use Subtitle Edit to convert or sync subtitles.
🌀 Torrent & P2P File Formats
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| TORRENT (.torrent) | Contains metadata for downloading files via BitTorrent. |
| MAGNET LINK | Direct URL that starts a torrent download without a .torrent file. |
| CSF (Clean Steam Files) | DRM-free Steam game files used in piracy. |
| NZB (.nzb) | Used for downloading from Usenet. |
| DHT (Distributed Hash Table) | Decentralized peer-to-peer tracking for torrents. |
| RARBG / YTS / 1337x Releases | Common scene release groups. |
📌 Tip: Use qBittorrent or Deluge for a safe and ad-free torrent experience.
📌 How to Choose the Best Format?
| Content Type | Recommended Format |
|---|---|
| Movies & TV Shows | MKV (1080p WEB-DL or BDRip) for best quality. |
| Anime | HEVC H.265 MKV for smaller files with high quality. |
| Games | ISO or RAR (Repack) depending on the release group. |
| Streaming | MP4 (H.264 / H.265) for best compatibility. |
By understanding these file formats, you can optimize your downloads for the best quality and efficiency.