Compression Flashcards

The process of reducing the size of a file to save storage space and make transferring files faster.

Removes data permanently to reduce file size. Results in lower quality but smaller files.

Reduces file size without losing any data. Original file can be restored completely.

Compression reduces file size, making it easier to store and transfer files.

Smaller file sizes mean faster transfer speeds and reduced bandwidth usage.

Compressed files take up less storage space, allowing more files to be stored on a device.

Significantly reduces file size, making it ideal for streaming and sharing media files.

Data is permanently removed, which can result in noticeable quality loss in images, audio, or video.

ZIP files and PNG images use lossless compression to retain all original data.