Why Compress Images?
When you compress an image, you remove some of the data in order to reduce its overall file size. Image compression is generally divided into two types: lossless compression, which reduces file size without affecting image quality, and lossy compression, which reduces file size by removing some visual information. In many cases, the compression process is handled automatically, selecting an appropriate balance between image quality and file size to make images easier to store, share, and display efficiently.