The (formally published as ISO/IEC 13818 ) is a foundational standard for the digital television and media industry. Developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group, it defines how video, audio, and system data are compressed, multiplexed, and transmitted.
This part outlines the video compression syntax and decoding process. It supports both and progressive scanning.
This part dictates how elementary audio, video, and data streams are grouped together. It outlines two primary multiplexing formats: