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In the ever–evolving landscape of digital archiving and data analysis, it is helpful to understand the various file formats used for web crawling. From the early ARC format to the more advanced WARC, and the specialised WET and WAT files, each plays an important role in the field of web archiving. In this post, we explain these formats, exploring their unique features, applications, and the enhancements they offer.

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