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title: "IMF (format)"
url: https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/imf-format
language: en
description: "Interoperable Master Format — SMPTE ST 2067 standard packaging format used for delivering finished masters to studios, streamers and broadcasters. See a..."
updated: 2026-10-25
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# IMF (format)

Interoperable Master Format — SMPTE ST 2067 standard packaging format used for delivering finished masters to studios, streamers and broadcasters. See also imf-package.

Formats, DeliveryMastering EngineerMastering, Delivery

## Related terms

[IMF package](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/imf-package)[Netflix delivery](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/netflix-delivery)[Deliverables](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/deliverables)

## Articles covering this term

* [IMF: interoperable mastering packages

  Comprehensive guide to Interoperable Master Format (IMF). Master SMPTE ST 2067, CPL, OPL, versioning, App 2E, and streaming delivery workflows.](https://postproduction.studio/en/formats/imf-packages)
* [Dolby Vision Mastering in DaVinci Resolve: The Complete Workflow

  Master the complete Dolby Vision workflow in DaVinci Resolve: dynamic metadata, iCMU analysis, artistic trims, XML export, and three-step quality control.](https://postproduction.studio/en/image/dolby-vision-mastering-resolve)
* [Streaming and VOD delivery: formats and specs

  Understand modern streaming and VOD delivery specifications. ABR encoding, HLS, DASH, IMF integration, HDR profiles, and SVOD quality control workflows.](https://postproduction.studio/en/formats/streaming-delivery)
* [Standards and compliance in post-production

  Master broadcast standards, loudness compliance, color spaces, and accessibility requirements for professional delivery.](https://postproduction.studio/en/fundamentals/standards-and-compliance)
* [Quality control and deliverable compliance

  Complete guide to quality control (QC) in post-production. Master AQC tools, video/audio standards, metadata, and deliverable compliance workflows.](https://postproduction.studio/en/formats/quality-control)
* [Delivery formats and specifications

  Master delivery specifications for cinema DCP, broadcast TV, streaming platforms, and web. HDR, SDR, and IMF workflows explained.](https://postproduction.studio/en/fundamentals/delivery-formats)