# CAI Format

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'''CAI format''' is an ultra-high compression, [scalable](/source/scalable), [hierarchical](/source/hierarchical) audio/video format initially developed by Jorg Nonnenmacher <ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=115205 "Jorg Nonnenmacher"] {{registration required}}</ref> in February 2000.

CAI format exists for live and file-based content. Files in CAI format have the ending ''.cai''. All common formats used in audio/video production, distribution, and consumption can be [transcoded](/source/Transcoding) to CAI format. To obtain CAI format, transcoding products can transform common audio/video formats used in content production, distribution, and consumption to CAI format.

PreciseStatistics developed the live and on-demand transcoding products for the CAI format and provides services and technology based on the CAI format under the Caipy brand.<ref>[http://www.caipy.com/ "Caipy"], ''Caipy website''</ref>

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