‘Format shifting’ is a term used to describe the copying of content from one technological format to another. Some examples of format shifting include copying a song from a music CD to a music player or converting a film on DVD to an MP4.
Under the Copyright Act, educational institutions have limited rights to format shift and reproduce copyright material. This guide explains how to use format shifting according to copyright compliance requirements.
This guide was last updated in May 2019, to reflect changes in legislation. Please note it is currently being revised.
