recompresses

Shrinks files anew

Recompresses means to compress again.

Data that has been decompressed may be recompressed for storage or transfer: The software recompresses the video files to save space.

Physical materials can also be recompressed: The machine recompresses the recycled cardboard into bales.

data

algorithm

Finite problem-solving procedure

  • codecData compression algorithm
  • fileStored collection of data
  • archiveStored historical records

zip · encode · lossless · lossy · bitrate · bandwidth · storage · JPEG · MP3 · streaming

mechanical

compressor

Pressure-increasing mechanical device

squeeze · shrink · densify · tighten · constrict · pack · crush · flatten · vise · cylinder

reduction

shrinks

Decreases in size

consolidates · diminishes · tightens · condenses · minimizes · lessens · reduces · shortens · narrows · constrains

cyclical

again

Another time around

reprocess · recycle · iterative · successive · sequential · periodic · recurring · renewal · refresh · reset

Opposites
compression action

recompressesdecompresses

Reduces internal pressure

expands · uncompresses · extracts · inflates · unpacks

repetition/iteration

recompressescompresses

Squeezes into less space

Family

recompress, recompressed, recompression, recompressing

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