Which of the following audio file formats will provide the best audio streaming on the Internet?

MP3 is a compressed format designed to make audio files small, which helps them stream smoothly over the Internet. FLAC and PCM AIFF preserve more audio data but generally require larger files and more bandwidth. M4A can also be compressed, but MP3 is the standard choice among these options for broad streaming compatibility.

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