Digital distribution is a new technology developed in 2005 that allows for the digital distribution and exhibition of films, providing higher quality presentations than previous cinema formats. It has several advantages, including lower costs and less stress than traditional distribution methods. Digital distribution also reduces environmental impacts by creating fewer physical copies and requiring less travel. It allows content to be shown in more areas globally. Overall, digital distribution is expected to produce content in higher definition at half the time and lower costs compared to previous methods.