What is an MD5 file?
MD5 files are an important part of lossless trading. The MD5 file is used for file verification and is sometimes thought of as a digital fingerprint of the file(s) it represents. It does two important things. First, it verifies that the file itself is complete and exactly the same file that it was when it was created. It makes sure that there were no errors or missed information somewhere along the line, whether it be during a download or something else. Second, when made properly, it verifies that all the necessary files are present – if there are supposed to be 15 files for a complete show, it will tell you if one (or more) is missing. Basically, the MD5 file lets you rest assured that you’re getting a complete, exact copy of what you are supposed to be getting.
