Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) refers to a set of standards for encoding audio and video. Commonly used formats like MP3, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4 offer high compression rates and quality, making them popular for digital multimedia and broadcasting.
History#
The Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) was established in 1988 by ISO and IEC to develop standards for encoding digital audio and video. The first standard, MPEG-1, was released in 1993, primarily for Video CDs and some online video. MPEG-2, released in 1995, became widely used in digital television and DVDs due to its high compression efficiency and quality. MPEG-4, including the widely adopted AVC/H.264, revolutionized video streaming and high-definition content. Over the years, MPEG has continually advanced multimedia encoding, influencing the digital media landscape significantly.