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Explainer: Non-lossy compression

Explains how Huffman code works, how it’s used for compressed files, and how other techniques including LZ, LZW and LZFSE differ.

May 28, 2022 Macs, Technology

Explainer: Compression

Lossy and non-lossy compression explained, with examples and an outline of how JPEG compression is performed.

May 14, 2022 Macs, Technology

Colour and computers for the non-pro: 5

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How to prepare images for colour-critical situations, such as submission to a jury, or for giclée printing.

July 18, 2016 General, Macs, Painting, Technology

Compressing audio

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How non-lossy and lossy forms of audio compression work.

November 4, 2015 General, Macs, Technology

Compressing the information in an image

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How you can strike the right balance between efficient compression of an image, and its quality.

October 27, 2015 General, Macs, Painting, Technology

Data Compression

No matter how much disk storage you have, it just seems to fill up. Compressing little-used and archived items might be a good way to save space. Does it?

April 16, 2015 Macs, Technology
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