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Format

Canon MIF File

Summary

Name
Canon MIF File
Identifiers
PUID: fmt/1749
Format type
Aggregate
Description
A Canon MIF file is present in the Canon XF folder structure that is used by media cards associated with cameras such as XF205 and C300. It contains information about each clip recorded on the media card, is found within the CANON XF/CLIPS 001 directory and is a strict requirement in order to mount a particular card in Canon media apps to make the content readable. Although little official documentation exists, MIF likely stands for Media Information File.
Note
http://www.premierepro.org/2016/10/canon-xf-c300-xf305-folder-structure-and-file-naming-explained/
File extensions
mif
Source
Digital Preservation Department / The National Archives
Developed by
Canon / Canon
Supported by
Canon / Canon

Internal signatures

Canon MIF File

Note
BOF:'MI' followed by 0x01 (Start of Header) followed by 0x01 (Start of Header) followed by 0x02 (Start of Text)

Byte sequences

Min Frag Length
Absolute from BOF
Offset
0
Max offset
0
Byte Sequence
4D49010102
Endianness
None

Changelog

  • Added in V108

    Release date
    5 September 2022

    Canon MIF File: Signature researched and samples provided by Digital Preservation Department, The National Archives (UK).

    Canon MIF File: Full entry added. Submitted by Digital Preservation Department, The National Archives (UK).