sizereduce
Sizereduce is a generalized term used to describe the process of reducing the size of a data object, file, or signal. The exact meaning varies by domain, but it typically involves transforming the original data to use fewer bits, pixels, samples, or resources, often at the cost of some information loss or increased processing.
Techniques fall into several broad categories. Downsampling or resampling reduces the resolution or sampling rate, producing
Applications span multiple fields. In imaging and video, sizereduce enables faster transmission and lower storage by
Trade-offs and challenges include potential quality loss, artifacts, and incompatibilities with existing systems. The choice of
See also: data compression, downsampling, resampling, lossy vs lossless compression.