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'''FLIC''' (also known as '''FLI/FLC''', '''FLI''', or '''FLC''') is a family of simple animation formats associated with Autodesk Animator. Many early 3D animations are in this format. Its features are similar to those of animated [[GIF]].
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'''FLIC''' (also known as '''FLI/FLC''', '''FLI''', or '''FLC''') is a family of animation formats associated with Autodesk Animator. Many early 3D animations are in this format. Its features are similar to those of animated [[GIF]].
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The basic format is relatively simple, though it has been extended in ways that can make it more complex.
  
 
== Versions ==
 
== Versions ==
There are two main versions of the format, which can be identified by their filename extension:
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There are two main versions of the format:
* '''.fli''': original format, dimensions up to 320×200 pixels, 64 colors
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* Original format, usually called FLI. Limited to 320×200 pixels. Usually has file extension '''.fli'''.
* '''.flc''': newer format, dimensions up to 65535×65535 pixels, 256 colors
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* Newer format, usually called FLC. Supports larger images, among other new features. Usually has file extension '''.flc'''.
  
 
The terms '''FLI''' and '''FLC''' are sometimes used to mean the specific corresponding format, and sometimes used as collective names for both formats.
 
The terms '''FLI''' and '''FLC''' are sometimes used to mean the specific corresponding format, and sometimes used as collective names for both formats.
  
 
A number of extensions to the format have also been invented by various applications: FLX, FLH, FLT, CEL, etc.
 
A number of extensions to the format have also been invented by various applications: FLX, FLH, FLT, CEL, etc.
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There's usually a limit of 256 colors per frame, though some extended formats support more colors.
  
 
== Identification ==
 
== Identification ==
'''.fli''' files have bytes <code>0x11 0xAF</code> at offset 4.
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FLI files have bytes {{magic|0x11 0xAF}} at offset 4.
  
'''.flc''' files have bytes <code>0x12 0xAF</code> at offset 4.
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FLC files have bytes {{magic|0x12 0xAF}} at offset 4.
  
 
== Specifications ==
 
== Specifications ==
* [http://www.compuphase.com/flic.htm FLI/FLC format description on compuphase.org]
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* [https://www.compuphase.com/flic.htm FLI/FLC format description on compuphase.org]
* [http://bespin.org/~qz/pc-gpe/fli.for FLI Format description on bespin.org]
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* [http://www.textfiles.com/programming/FORMATS/autodesk.txt Animator Pro File Formats] (with an addendum)
* [http://www.fileformat.info/format/fli/spec/index.htm At fileformat.info]
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* [https://www.fileformat.info/format/fli/spec/e212d1bd7e2e432cb383c84b1ed7f6ee/view.htm Animator Pro File Formats]
* [http://www.textfiles.com/programming/FORMATS/fli_flc.txt At textfiles.com]
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* {{EGFF|fli|FLI File Format Summary}}, from the [[Encyclopedia of Graphics File Formats]]
* [http://www.textfiles.com/programming/FORMATS/flifor.mat Another file at textfiles.com]
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* [http://bespin.org/~qz/pc-gpe/fli.for Flic Files (.FLI) Format description + PRO extensions]
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** [http://www.textfiles.com/programming/FORMATS/fli_flc.txt Another copy]
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* [http://www.textfiles.com/programming/FORMATS/flifor.mat Flic Files (.FLI)]
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* [https://www.drdobbs.com/windows/the-flic-file-format/184408954 The Flic File Format] - Dr. Dobb's article by Jim Kent, 1993-03
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== Metaformat files ==
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* {{Synalysis|flc}}
  
 
== Software ==
 
== Software ==
* [http://www.xnview.com/ XnView]
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* [[Konvertor]]
* [http://www.apple.com/quicktime/ QuickTime]
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* [[XnView]]
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* [[FFmpeg]]
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* [[VLC]]
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* [https://support.apple.com/quicktime QuickTime]
  
 
== Sample files ==
 
== Sample files ==
* http://www.fileformat.info/format/fli/sample/index.htm
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* https://www.fileformat.info/format/fli/sample/index.htm
* http://samples.libav.org/fli-flc/
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* https://samples.libav.org/fli-flc/
* http://cd.textfiles.com/animfestival/ANIMATE/
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* {{CdTextfilesURL|animfestival/ANIMATE/}}
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* https://telparia.com/fileFormatSamples/video/flc/
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* https://telparia.com/fileFormatSamples/video/fli/
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
* [http://www.fileformat.info/format/fli/egff.htm FLI File Format Summary] from the Encyclopedia of Graphics File Formats
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* [[Wikipedia: Autodesk Animator]]
* [[Wikipedia:FLIC (file format)|Wikipedia article]]
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* [[Wikipedia: FLIC (file format)]]
* [http://www.textfiles.com/programming/FORMATS/autodesk.txt Animator Pro file formats]
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[[Category:Graphics]]
 
[[Category:Graphics]]
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[[Category:Autodesk]]

Revision as of 19:39, 27 July 2020

File Format
Name FLIC
Ontology
Extension(s) .fli, .flc, .flh, .flt, .cel, .flx
PRONOM x-fmt/154, fmt/298
Wikidata ID Q5426535
Released 1989

FLIC (also known as FLI/FLC, FLI, or FLC) is a family of animation formats associated with Autodesk Animator. Many early 3D animations are in this format. Its features are similar to those of animated GIF.

The basic format is relatively simple, though it has been extended in ways that can make it more complex.

Contents

Versions

There are two main versions of the format:

  • Original format, usually called FLI. Limited to 320×200 pixels. Usually has file extension .fli.
  • Newer format, usually called FLC. Supports larger images, among other new features. Usually has file extension .flc.

The terms FLI and FLC are sometimes used to mean the specific corresponding format, and sometimes used as collective names for both formats.

A number of extensions to the format have also been invented by various applications: FLX, FLH, FLT, CEL, etc.

There's usually a limit of 256 colors per frame, though some extended formats support more colors.

Identification

FLI files have bytes 0x11 0xAF at offset 4.

FLC files have bytes 0x12 0xAF at offset 4.

Specifications

Metaformat files

Software

Sample files

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