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The most common audio formats include:

1. MP3: This is the most widely used audio format due to its ability to compress audio files into a size that is manageable for storage and streaming, though it usually comes at the cost of reduced audio quality.

2. WAV: developed by Microsoft and IBM, WAV is a lossless audio format that is mainly used on Windows systems. It can save audio files in high quality, but the large file size makes it less suitable for online streaming.

3. AAC: This is a proprietary audio coding standard that provides similar sound quality to the MP3 but at lower bit rates, resulting in smaller file sizes. It is widely used by the Apple corporation.

4. WMA: also developed by Microsoft, WMA is a compressed audio format that is similar to the MP3 but provides higher quality at lower bit rates.

5. FLAC: this is a free, open-