closed-format files
[/kloʊzd ˈfɔːrmæt faɪlz/]
nounpl: closed-format files
arquivos de formato fechado
1. Digital files whose structure and specifications are proprietary or restricted, not publicly available or standardized, typically requiring specific software to open and edit
Microsoft Word documents are closed-format files that may require a license to edit properly.
Documentos do Microsoft Word são arquivos de formato fechado que podem exigir uma licença para editar adequadamente.
2. Files that use non-transparent encoding methods that prevent easy access or modification without the manufacturer's proprietary tools
The company stores its data in closed-format files to protect intellectual property.
A empresa armazena seus dados em arquivos de formato fechado para proteger a propriedade intelectual.
This term is primarily used in technical and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in discussions about data accessibility, software freedom, and digital rights. In Brazil, there's growing advocacy for open formats in government institutions. In the USA, the debate is often framed around consumer rights and antitrust concerns.
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