DefinitionIn computing, data compression can be defined as the process of encoding information using fewer bits than the original representation. This works by encoding data in few bits compared to the original representation and maintaining key attributes to minimize data loss. This data can be compressed using techniques like lossless compression (where the original data is preserved exactly) and lossy compression (where some information loss is acceptable if it will lead to greater compression). Computer science, telecommunications, multimedia, and data storage all make use of data compression in order to gain efficiency and help reduce costs. Example: JPEG and PNG (which are used to compress images) use algorithms to shrink the data required to represent an image, but with minimal loss of visual quality Rockwell Automation
