Together with innovations like video smoothing, the Windows Media Video 9 codecs deliver unmatched video quality at any level, from low-data-rate screen capture to high-definition (HD) quality (720p/1080i/1080p).

Windows Media Video 9
	With a quality enhancement of approximately 20 to 50 percent compared with the Windows Media Video 8 codec, the Windows Media Video 9 codec ensures unmatched video quality at any bit rate. To experience this demo, you will need a broadband connection.  Play Demo
Windows Media Video 9 Image
	Photo Story 3 uses the Windows Media Video 9 Image codec to put photos in motion with the highest quality per bit. The advanced compression of the Windows Media Video 9 codec makes it possible to create a photo story with a final file size that is dramatically less than the sum of its parts. Comedian Al Franken, part 1 Al humorously explains the history of the modern documentary.  Play Demo (90 Kbps progressive download - What is this?)
Video Smoothing
	Video created for delivery at low bit rates often contains fewer frames per second, which can result in a "jerky" playback experience. By comparing frames and interpolating between them, the Windows Media 9 Series codecs can enhance this content by "filling in missing frames" to deliver smoother motion. This demo plays a clip which was encoded at only 10 frames per second. Before video smoothing is enabled, the content looks very choppy. Turn on video smoothing to see how the Player "fills in" the missing frames to provide a smooth viewing experience.  Download Now (1.3 MB)
Windows Media Video 9 Screen
	For delivering computer demos or training, the Windows Media Video 9 Screen codec delivers better handling of bitmap images and screen motion, even on slower computers.  Play Demo

Backward compatibility: The Windows Media Audio and Video 9 Series codecs are automatically downloaded by Windows Media Player 7.1 and Windows Media Player for Windows XP, but to get the ultimate experience, you should download Windows Media Player 9 Series or later for playing content and Windows Media Encoder 9 Series for creating new content.

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