tömörítetlen

tömörítetlen is a Hungarian word that translates to "uncompressed" in English. It is primarily used in the context of digital data, particularly in relation to file formats and storage. When a file is described as tömörítetlen, it means that no data compression algorithms have been applied to reduce its size. This can have several implications for the file's characteristics.

Uncompressed files typically retain their original data in its raw form. This often results in larger file sizes compared to their compressed counterparts. For example, an uncompressed image file like a BMP will be significantly larger than a JPEG image of the same dimensions and quality. Similarly, uncompressed audio files such as WAV are much larger than MP3 files. The benefit of being tömörítetlen is that no information is lost during the compression process. This means that the data is stored with its full fidelity, which can be crucial for certain applications where data integrity is paramount, such as professional audio or video editing, scientific data analysis, or archival purposes.

In computing, while compression saves storage space and reduces transfer times, the process of decompressing files also requires processing power and time. Uncompressed files, therefore, can sometimes be accessed and processed faster because there is no decompression step involved. However, the trade-off is the increased storage requirement and potentially longer download or upload times if they are being transferred over a network. The decision to use or create tömörítetlen files often depends on the specific needs and priorities of the user or application.