An XFL file can contain three types of metadata: Description Metadata (with project and author information), Library Metadata (detailing assets in the Flash document's library), and Timeline Metadata (outlining animation details).
The XFL file format, which is associated with Adobe Flash/Animate, can contain a variety of metadata. Metadata generally provides information about other data. In the context of an XFL file, the three types of metadata that can be included are:
- Description Metadata: This includes information about the project purpose, author information, keywords, and other descriptive data that helps identify the file's contents and purpose.
- Library Metadata: It contains details about the assets stored in the library of the Flash document, such as symbols, bitmaps, fonts, and audio clips, including their names, linkage identifiers, and organizational structure.
- Timeline Metadata: This type focuses on the animation sequences and frame-by-frame details within the Flash document, including layer information, frame labels, and tween data.
These metadata types assist in maintaining the organization and management of content in a Flash project, making it easier for designers and developers to work collaboratively.