MP3 Vs MP4
The basic difference is that MP3 handles only audio and MP4 format handles audio, video, text and images.
The original name of MP3 format is MPEG-1 audio layer 3 and the original name of MP4 format is MPEG-4 part 14. The file extension for MP3 and MP4 formats is .mp3 and .mp4 respectively. The MP3 format was released in 1999; while the MP4 format was released in 2003.
These formats were developed by different organizations. The MP3 format is developed by a group of engineers from Philips, CCETT, IRT and Fraunhofer society. The MP4 format is developed by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) technical program, which is also known as MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group).
The MP3 format is used in the MP3 players that play only audio. The MP4 players, which use the MP4 format, have a wide variety of features like playing audio and video songs, web browsing and instant messaging.
The MP4 format has increased the portability and accessibility of audio and video. These formats have revolutionized the world of entertainment and media.
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