The development of multimedia software entails distinctive characteristics regarding the integrationof diverse data types, interactivity, and user experience—factors often insufficiently addressed bytraditional software engineering methodologies. This study conducted a comparative analysis of thelife cycle phases in eight multimedia software development methodologies in relation to thetechnical processes defined by the ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 standard. The analysis identified appliedsoftware engineering methods, the application content domain, validation practices, andrecommended documentation techniques. The research methodology involved data collection fromvarious bibliographic sources, selection of relevant methodologies (1990–2025), and processmapping to align the life cycle phases of each methodology with the technical processes of theISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 standard. Results revealed that the examined methodologies addressedbetween 50% and 75% of the standard’s technical processes, leaving notable gaps in validation anddocumentation. One key limitation of the study lies in the absence of empirical validation throughreal-world projects, highlighting the need for future case studies and automated mapping tools. Thefindings offer scientific criteria for selecting and adapting multimedia software developmentmethodologies, contributing to improved quality in both educational and commercial softwareproducts.