In this post, we will understand the difference between multimedia and hypermedia −
Multimedia
It represents the different forms of information representation.
It is available in two types: Linear and non-linear.
It combines hypertext with itself to form hypermedia.
It is based on interaction and interactivity.
It requires its own delivery system that is known as multimedia delivery system.
It is a combination of media and content that stores information in a form across the devices.
Hypermedia
It can be considered as an extension to hypertext.
It is not text-based.
It is available in one type only: Non-linear.
It combines hypertext and multimedia to represent information.
It is used for inter-connectivity among data attributes and for cross-referencing.
It provides clickable links that increase the capability of data.
It is uncommon, and generally used to represent non-linear data.