What Does MPEG Stand For?

MPEG stands for Moving Pictures Experts Group

MPEG, or Moving Pictures Experts Group, is a working group established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) responsible for developing standards for audio and video compression and transmission. Founded in 1988, MPEG has created several influential standards, including MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and MPEG-H, which have significantly shaped the multimedia industry by enabling efficient data storage and streaming across various platforms.