QuickTime is Apple's award-winning, industry-leading software architecture for creating, playing, and streaming digital media for Mac OS and Windows. With the introduction of QuickTime 6.1, Apple builds on its tradition of leading the industry in the adoption of revolutionary worldwide standards.

When first released over ten years ago, QuickTime revolutionized the industry. Today, with QuickTime 5 reaching over 100 million Mac and PC users in its first year alone, the revolution continues. And with the introduction of MPEG-4, QuickTime again redefines the future of digital media.

QuickTime 6.1 features the following:

MPEG-4 ISO compliant file creation
Enhanced MPEG-4 video codec
Enhanced AAC audio codec
Instant-On streaming
Macromedia Flash 5
Enhanced QuickTime Player interface
QuickTime Picks, bringing you the best, up-to-date content
JPEG 2000 (Mac OS X Only)
Enhanced AppleScript integration (Macintosh Only)

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