There are so many different digital music file types out there so we have devised this quick and easy guide to cut through the confusion and explain each of them in turn.

This infographic explains each of the different audio file types, which should help you determine which file type is the best for you. Read on to find out more about lossy audio formats, hi-resolution lossless formats, resolution as well as files size and storage. You can also watch our video on digital file types at the bottom of the page.