Compression - Paper 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Define lossy compression
A
Lossy compression is where some data is removed and discarded, reducing the file size.
2
Q
List some standards that use lossy compression.
A
- JPEG
- MPEG
- MP3
3
Q
Define lossless compression
A
Lossless compression is where the file size is reduced without any data being lost, resulting in less of a reduction than lossy.
4
Q
List some standards that use lossless compression
A
- GIF
