Posts tagged "compression"

4 posts tagged with compression.

MP4 and H.264 Explained: How Modern Video Compression Works
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MP4 and H.264 Explained: How Modern Video Compression Works

An MP4 is just a wrapper. The real magic is the codec inside. We unpack containers, codecs, B-frames, and why H.264 is still everywhere despite H.265 and AV1 existing.

May 9, 2026 ·9 min read
How PDF Compression Works: Reducing File Size Without Losing Quality
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How PDF Compression Works: Reducing File Size Without Losing Quality

A PDF exported from PowerPoint can be 50MB. The same content as a compressed PDF can be under 5MB. Here is exactly what gets compressed and how the algorithms work.

April 12, 2026 ·8 min read
How Image Compression Works: The Science Behind Smaller Files
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How Image Compression Works: The Science Behind Smaller Files

When you drag a JPEG quality slider from 100 to 80, what actually changes in the file? Understanding the compression algorithm helps you make smarter trade-offs between file size and quality.

April 11, 2026 ·9 min read
How Data Compression Works: gzip, Brotli, and Zstd Explained
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How Data Compression Works: gzip, Brotli, and Zstd Explained

Your server already compresses responses with gzip or Brotli — but do you know what those algorithms actually do? Understanding compression helps you optimize assets and set correct headers.

April 3, 2026 ·9 min read