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Files that have been uploaded to DSpace are often referred to as "Bitstreams". The reason for this is mainly historic and tracks back to the technical implementation. After ingestion, files in DSpace are stored on the file system as a stream of bits without the file extension.

By default, DSpace only recognizes specific file types, as defined in its Bitstream Format Registry.  The default Bitstream Format Registry recognizes many common file formats, but it can be enhanced at your local institution via the Admin User Interface.

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