célformátumba

Célformátumba is a term used in information technology to describe the process of converting data or documents into a designated target format. The term is Hungarian in origin, formed from cél (target), formátum (format) and the suffix -ba indicating movement into. It appears in documentation and workflow descriptions in data processing, data migration, and digital preservation, where a specific output format is required for interoperability or long‑term access. It is not a formal international standard itself, but a descriptive label for a required step in a processing pipeline.

In practice, célformátumba encompasses defining the output format, performing the data transformation, and validating the result. Transformation rules may include field mappings, encoding conversions, unit normalization, and metadata preservation. The process is typically automated using ETL tools, format converters, or custom scripts, and is accompanied by quality checks and provenance records.

Common examples include converting structured data from CSV to JSON or XML to align with an application’s input schema, exporting documents to PDF/A for archival, or converting images to TIFF for preservation workflows. Important considerations include data fidelity, loss risk, schema compatibility, character encoding (such as UTF-8), metadata retention, versioning, and compliance with relevant standards.

See also data transformation, format migration, data interoperability, ETL, digital preservation, and metadata governance.