Best file format to use when moving....

Hi all. What would be the best file format for moving a track from *Adobe Soundbooth CS5* to *Apple Soundtrack*, for editing? I've currently got it in Soundbooth native format (.asnd), and can take it out as almost anything.
The audio will eventually be laid into a DVD project, currently in the works. Your thoughts are appreciated.
Message was edited by: matthewmac

Thanks, all. I was looking for an uncompressed format and went with .aif/.aiff, which is working out great.
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