What are compressed and uncompressed files, how does it all work and why compressed files take less storage?

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What are compressed and uncompressed files, how does it all work and why compressed files take less storage?

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A compressed file is a type of file that has undergone a process to reduce the size of its overall data. When the data in a file is compressed, it takes less storage space, especially when it comes to digital e- files that are sent over computer networks like the internet or an intranet. Compressed data also takes less memory space for processing.

Uncompressed file – is a file that has been allowed to use all the space it needs. Usually files are compressed in order to save disk space, but usually this process reduces the quality of the original file.

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