Slot: compressionFormat
The compression format of the distribution.
URI: [dcat:compressFormat](http://www.w3.org/ns/dcat#compressFormat)
## Applicable Classes
| Name | Description | Modifies Slot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Distribution](Distribution.md) | A specific representation of a dataset (e | yes |
## Properties
### Type and Range
| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Range | [MediaType](MediaType.md) |
| Domain Of | [Distribution](Distribution.md) |
| Slot URI | [dcat:compressFormat](http://www.w3.org/ns/dcat#compressFormat) |
### Cardinality and Requirements
| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
## Identifier and Mapping Information
### Schema Source
* from schema: https://w3id.org/semic/dcat-ap/3.0.1
## Mappings
| Mapping Type | Mapped Value |
| --- | --- |
| self | dcat:compressFormat |
| native | dcat_ap:compressionFormat |
## LinkML Source
name: compressionFormat
description: The compression format of the distribution.
from_schema: https://w3id.org/semic/dcat-ap/3.0.1
rank: 1000
slot_uri: dcat:compressFormat
domain_of:
- Distribution
range: MediaType