Demystifying Image Compression Technologies
Compression is divided into two primary categories: Lossless (retains 100% exact original data) and Lossy (removes imperceptible color variations to achieve massive file size drops).
When to Use Lossy vs Lossless
- Lossless: Essential for vector graphics, text, and logos. Try our PNG compressor for lossless optimization.
- Lossy: Ideal for complex photographs where small data drops are invisible to the human eye. Use our online compressor.