descomprime

Descomprime is the process of restoring data from a compressed archive or stream to its original form. In computing, compression reduces the size of data to save space or transmission time, and decompression reconstitutes the original data. Decompression can be lossless, meaning the exact original data is recovered (as with ZIP, PNG, or FLAC); or lossy, where some information is discarded and reconstruction is approximate (as with JPEG or MP3). The term applies to both file archives and data streams.

Common archive formats include ZIP, RAR, 7z, and TAR.GZ. Decompression yields the files and folders as they were before compression, preserving metadata such as filenames and directory structure. In streaming contexts, decompression occurs as data arrives, enabling on-the-fly decoding of compressed content.

Users typically decompress through built-in operating system tools or third-party utilities. In Windows and macOS, users commonly right-click an archive and select an extraction option or open it with a decompression tool; Linux users often run commands such as tar -xzf archive.tar.gz or unzip archive.zip, or use graphical archive managers like 7-Zip, Ark, or File Roller.

Security and reliability considerations are important. Archive files can contain malware or risky executables; it is advisable to obtain archives from trusted sources and scan them with antivirus software. Some archives are password-protected, requiring the correct password to decompress. Proper handling helps ensure that decompression restores data safely and accurately.