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Lossless data compression

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Lossless data compression is a method of reducing file size without losing any information. It allows for perfect reconstruction of the original data.

AP course connection

Topic 2.2: 2.2 Data Compression

Unit 2

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