Information technology — Multimedia application format (MPEG-A) — Part 22: Multi-image application format (MIAF) (Adopted ISO/IEC 23000-22:2025, second edition, 2025-02)

This technical specification establishes a framework for the container format designed to facilitate the efficient storage and retrieval of multimedia content, specifically focusing on images. It defines the structural requirements necessary to support multiple image streams within a single digital object, enabling seamless interoperability across diverse software and hardware platforms. The document outlines the syntax for organizing image data, metadata, and associated auxiliary information, ensuring consistent handling during transmission, archiving, and playback. By adopting an established international methodology, this standard provides a unified approach to managing complex image applications. It addresses the need for scalable solutions that accommodate various image types while maintaining compatibility with existing multimedia systems. The specification serves as a reference for developers and engineers implementing image processing pipelines or building content distribution platforms. It ensures that image assets can be structured in a way that supports future technological advancements without compromising current operational workflows. Through its defined rules, it promotes consistency in how multi-image data is encapsulated, processed, and exchanged globally.