A file that contains or defines other files. Many operating systems use metafiles to contain directory information about other files on a given storage device.
Grafički format u kojem su kombinovane karakteristike bitmapirane i vektorske grafike. Metafajlovi su CGM, Corel Draw CDR datoteke, encapsulated Postscript EPS datoteke, Adobe Illustrator, Word Perfect Graphics WPG datoteke, PICT i RTF.