What is compression? Why is it necessary to compress files? - Multimedia Compression.

What is compression? Why is it necessary to compress files?

- Compression refers to reducing the original file size.

- Video and audio files consume more disk space compared to document files.

- While sending the files as attachments in an email, the email may not send the file, as the size is more that it takes.

- Compressed files with less disk space can be sent as attachments in an email.

- Compressed files reduce time to attach, upload and download files.

- Some of the internet servers need only compressed files to upload and download.