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# pixelFormat

A pixel format for sample buffers that a stream outputs.

```
var pixelFormat: OSType { get set }
```

## Discussion

A stream supports the following pixel formats:

- `BGRA`: Packed little endian ARGB8888.
- `l10r`: Packed little endian ARGB2101010.
- `420v`: Two-plane “video” range YCbCr 4:2:0.
- `420f`: Two-plane “full” range YCbCr 4:2:0.

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