Binary formats

Binary formats represent data using only two symbols: 0 and 1. Much like how our decimal system uses ten digits (0-9) to represent numbers, binary uses these two digits to encode everything from text and images to audio and more. Computers operate fundamentally on these binary values, processing and storing data in the form of bits (the smallest unit, either 0 or 1) and bytes (eight bits). This allows for efficient data handling and transmission, as computers interpret binary inputs to perform various tasks, making it a cornerstone of modern digital technology.