Windows Multimedia

Purpose

Microsoft® Windows® multimedia support enables applications to use sound and video.

Where Applicable

Windows multimedia can be used in all Windows-based applications.

Developer Audience

Windows multimedia is designed for use by C/C++ programmers. Familiarity with the Windows graphical user interface and message-driven architecture is required.

MCI

General information about how to use the Media Control Interface.

MCIWnd Window Class

General information about a window class that can serve as a control for media playback.

Multimedia Audio

General information about how to use multimedia audio.

Multimedia Input

General information about how to use multimedia input.

Video for Windows

General information about how to use Video for Windows.

Multimedia Reference

Documentation of Windows multimedia functions, interfaces, commands, and messages.

Feedback

Make error reports and feature requests directly to Microsoft.