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data compression
Data compression is a reduction in the number of bits needed to represent data. Read Full Definition
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image compression
Image compression is a process applied to a graphics file to minimize its size in bytes without degrading image quality below an acceptable threshold. Read Full Definition
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LZW compression
LZW compression is a method to reduce the size of Tag Image File Format (TIFF) or Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) files. Read Full Definition
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lossless and lossy compression
Lossless and lossy file compression describe whether all original data can be recovered when the file is uncompressed. Read Full Definition
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JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
JPEG (pronounced JAY-peg) is a graphic image file compressed with lossy compression using the standard developed by the ISO/IEC Joint Photographic Experts Group. Read Full Definition
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codec
A codec is a hardware- or software-based process that compresses and decompresses large amounts of data. Read Full Definition
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MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3)
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) is a method to compress and store audio. An MP3 can compress a music file by up to 95% of its original CD-quality size while maintaining good enough audio quality. Read Full Definition
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gzip (GNU zip)
Gzip (GNU zip) is a free and open source algorithm for file compression. The software is overseen by the GNU project.... (Continued) Read Full Definition
WinZip
WinZip is a software product used to archive, compress and encrypt files in a variety of archive formats for more efficient storage and distribution. Read Full Definition
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compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL)
A compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) is a fluorescent light bulb that has been compressed into the size of a standard-issue incandescent light bulb. Read Full Definition
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