What happens to data after formatting hard disk?

Hi, I'm currently have a iphone and ipad... and is running my iTunes on Windows OS.
My question is, what happens to the data in apple products after I format my harddisk and reinstall iTunes. Will the data get lost after I connect my apple products to the newly installed iTunes?
Data of concern:
Downloaded Applications --> Do I have to download them again in iTunes?
Music --> Will the music be overwritten and removed during Sync? (I suppose the same applies to Photos and Videos)?
Contacts --> Will my contacts be removed?
Thank you very much in advance for any useful feedback. (:
Cheers!

HI and welcome to Apple Discussions...
what happens to the data in apple products after I format my harddisk and reinstall iTunes.
As long as your photos, music, contacts, and videos are reinstalled on your computer, all you have to do is connect the iPad and re sync everything.
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