image compression
To reduce the size of an image data file so that it takes up less storage space and can be transmitted faster. This is particularly important where video sequences are played on a screen or recorded onto video tape, as a failure to transmit the data at a steady (high) speed will cause the images to distort.
Related terms
video card
storage
storage medium
data compression
codec
video clip
video player
streaming media
record
progressive download
zip
Term sub categories
Software
graphics
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