LZW compression algorithm

Definition

LZW compression algorithm is a lossless data compression method that replaces repeated sequences of characters with shorter codes. It is commonly used in file formats like GIF and TIFF.

Related terms

Lossless data compression:

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

Lossy data compression:

Lossy data compression is a method of reducing file size by removing unnecessary or less important information. Unlike lossless compression, some data may be permanently lost during this process.

File formats: File formats are specific structures used to store and organize digital information. They determine how data is stored, encoded, and decoded in different types of files.