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title: "AAF"
url: https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/aaf
language: en
description: "Advanced Authoring Format — a richer interchange format than EDL, used heavily for audio mix turnover (Pro Tools) and online editing in Avid pipelines...."
updated: 2026-10-25
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# AAF

Advanced Authoring Format — a richer interchange format than EDL, used heavily for audio mix turnover (Pro Tools) and online editing in Avid pipelines. Preserves multiple tracks, effects, and metadata.

Workflow, FormatsSound Editor, Online Editor, Conform ArtistTurnover, Conform

## Related terms

[EDL](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/edl)[XML roundtrip](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/xml-roundtrip)[Turnover](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/turnover)[Conform](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/conform)

## Articles covering this term

* [Conform and online: from edit to image finishing

  Complete guide to conform and online workflows: EDL/XML/AAF exchange, metadata management, technical QC, transition to grading and VFX in modern post-production pipelines.](https://postproduction.studio/en/image/conform-online)
* [Conform workflow: EDL, AAF, XML, relink

  Deep dive into the conform workflow in post-production. Master exchange formats (EDL, XML, AAF), source relinking, VFX integration, and pre-grade verification.](https://postproduction.studio/en/workflows/conform-workflow)
* [Audio post tools: Pro Tools, Nuendo, Reaper

  A comprehensive guide to digital audio workstations (DAWs) and audio post-production tools. Explore Pro Tools, Nuendo, Reaper, plugins, and hardware control surfaces.](https://postproduction.studio/en/tools/audio-post-tools)
* [Audio post-production workflow: an overview

  A comprehensive guide through the audio post-production workflow, covering spotting, dialogue editing, foley, sound design, mixing, and final deliverables.](https://postproduction.studio/en/workflows/audio-post-workflow)
* [Editing tools: Avid, Premiere, Final Cut, Resolve

  Comprehensive guide to professional editing tools (NLEs). Explore Avid Media Composer, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Resolve, project sharing, and AAF workflows.](https://postproduction.studio/en/tools/editing-tools)
* [Offline and Online: editorial and finishing workflow

  Understand the offline/online concept. Learn proxy workflows, EDL/XML/AAF, conform process, and modern NLE best practices.](https://postproduction.studio/en/fundamentals/offline-and-online)