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Format comparison
Choose the right GeoIP Locations file format for your workflow.
| Format | Best for | Strength | Limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSV | Inspection and exchange | Universal compatibility | No native types; larger for analytics |
| Parquet | Analytics and data engineering | Typed, compressed, columnar | Requires Parquet-aware tools |
| MMDB | Application lookup | Fast local IP-to-record lookup | Not designed for table analytics |
Recommended decision
Use CSV when you need maximum compatibility, Parquet when you need analytics, and MMDB when you need application lookup.