compression Flashcards

1
Q

what does lossy compression do?

A

reduces size of a file so it takes up less space

pos:
reduces file size and quality of image/sound
used for images sounds videos

dis
cannot be used on text and executable files

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2
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lossless compression

A

no data lost

pos
can be turned back to og format
most suitable for docu ments and executable fikles

dis
less effective at reducing file size

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