Compression techniques

Compression techniques reduce the size of files or data so they take up less storage space and transfer faster. They work by identifying repeating patterns or redundant information and encoding them efficiently. There are two main types: lossy compression, which permanently removes some data to achieve higher savings (commonly used for images and videos), and lossless compression, which preserves all original data, allowing exact recovery (used for text files or documents). These methods help optimize bandwidth, speed up downloads, save storage, and improve overall data management without significantly sacrificing quality.