---
title: Data format
framework: quicktime-file-format
role: symbol
role_heading: Data field
path: quicktime-file-format/format_atom/data_format
---

# Data format

A 32-bit integer indicating the format of the stored data.

## Overview

Overview The value of this field is copied from the data-format field of the sound sample description.

## See Also

### Data fields

- [Size](quicktime-file-format/format_atom/size.md)
- [Type](quicktime-file-format/format_atom/type.md)