skráarsniðum
Skráarsniðum, a term originating from Icelandic, generally refers to file formats or file types. It is a compound word formed from "skrá" meaning "file" and "sniðum" meaning "formats" or "types." In essence, skráarsniðum describes the structured way in which data is organized and stored within a file, dictating how a computer program can interpret and use that data. Different skráarsniðum are designed for various purposes, such as text documents, images, audio, video, or executable programs.
The specific skráarsniðum of a file determines its extension, the characters that typically follow the last
Various standards and specifications define different skráarsniðum, developed by software companies, industry consortiums, or international organizations.