Use: Often used to store video, audio, subtitles, and still images.
Compression: Can use different codecs, such as H.264, for video compression.
H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10, AVC):
Codec: A video compression standard that is widely used for recording, compression, and distribution of video content.
Use: Commonly used in Blu-ray Discs, YouTube videos, and many streaming services due to its high compression efficiency and quality.
MPEG-4:
Standard: A method of defining compression of audio and visual digital data. It includes a wide range of codecs, with H.264 being one of them.
Use: Used for compressing audio and visual data like video streams and DVD files.
MPEG-2:
Standard: An older video and audio compression standard.
Use: Primarily used for DVDs, digital television, and early Blu-ray Discs. It is less efficient than H.264 but was widely used before more advanced codecs were developed.