Why does my LZ77 compressor produce larger text files?
I've been learning the basics of LZ77, LZ78, and LZW and implemented a simple LZ77 compressor. Decompression reproduces the original text exactly, but the compressed output is often…
compression algorithms
Why isn't quadtree compression widely used for lossy image formats?
I'm curious about why major lossy image formats don't seem to adopt quadtree compression despite its potential benefits. This method offers impressive compression ratios, particularly for images with…
How Often Should I Update My File Formats? Is JPEG Becoming Obsolete?
I've learned that it's important to convert files like photos, videos, and documents to new formats every ten years due to the constant advancement of technology. What formats…