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When defining a new format, the following parameters must can be set:
Name: A unique name of the format.
Description: An optional, more elaborate description of the format. This is visible to users when downloading a rendition that uses the format. It can, e.g., be used to describe which use cases the format is intended for.
Format type: The type of the format.
Immediately generated for: The asset types for which renditions of the format should be generated immediately when an asset’s file is uploaded or replaced. See below for more information.
Mapped media formats: In previous versions, the transcode system worked with a concept of media formats, similar to the new format concept. This parameter can be used when migrating from the old transcode system to the new transcode system. More details can be found here.
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Note that the configured download renditions formats only affect the visibility of formats in the download dialog and does not affect security. Thus, a user is able to request a rendition of a format that is not visible to the user, as long as the user has access to the asset.
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