# Reference: Supported file inputs
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The following tables describe the supported types of source content (input) that an Elemental Live event can ingest. Read this section to find the types of source content that you must request from your content provider.

**Topics**
+ [Supported upstream systems for file inputs](supported-inputs-file-types.md)
+ [Supported containers](supported-inputs-file-containers.md)
+ [Supported codecs](supported-inputs-file-codecs.md)