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.
