What is a .ARF file?
The .ARF file extension stands for WebEx Advanced Recording File. This type of file is used to store recordings of online meetings that you can download from WebEx, a popular online meeting service. When you record a meeting using WebEx's Network-Based Recording feature, it saves the meeting as an .ARF file. This file includes not just the video of the meeting, but also a table of contents, a list of attendees, and other details, all organized in separate sections or panels within the file.
To open an .ARF file, you need to use the Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player. This is a special program provided by Cisco, the company that owns WebEx. The player allows you to view the recorded meeting just like you would watch a video on your computer.
Additionally, if you want to convert the .ARF file into a different format, such as a Windows Media Video (.WMV) or a Flash Video (.SWF), you can use the same Cisco WebEx Network Recording Player. This is useful if you need to share the recording with someone who does not have the player or if you want to play it on different devices that might not support .ARF files.
It's important to note that .ARF files are different from .WRF files, although both are associated with WebEx. .ARF files are downloaded after the meeting has been recorded on the WebEx server (Network-Based Recording), whereas .WRF files are created when you record a meeting directly on your own computer using the WebEx Recorder.
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