ISO standards enhance the quality, compatibility, and accessibility of multimedia technologies, from video conferencing to immersive experiences. They boost innovation and interoperability for anything related to the recording and rendering of pictures and sound.

Top standards

Information technology — Dynamic adaptive streaming over HTTP (DASH)
Part 1: Media presentation description and segment formats

Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects
Part 5: Reference software

Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects
Part 22: Open Font Format

Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects
Part 12: ISO base media file format

Computer graphics, image processing and environmental data representation — Extensible 3D (X3D)
Part 1: Architecture and base components

Information technology — Computer graphics — Computer Graphics Reference Model

Information technology — Computer graphics — Metafile for the storage and transfer of picture description information
Part 1: Functional specification

Insights

76th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards 
The Prince George Ballroom in New York City
December 4, 2025

Ten Emmys and counting: SC 29 honoured again for shaping the future of multimedia standards

This year’s honour highlights the impact of CMAF, the technology that brought long-needed harmony to online video delivery.

Opinion

How do we trust what we see in an age of AI?

We live in an era where video, audio and images can be fabricated with stunning realism. This revolution offers incredible opportunities – but also serious risks.

How intellectual property rights protect creativity and innovation

In the digital age, the shadow of IP theft looms ever larger. For organizations, protecting their intellectual property has become a relentless battle.