uncompresses

Restores packed files

Uncompresses is the third-person singular form of uncompress, meaning to restore compressed data to its original size and format.

In computing, files are compressed to save storage space or speed transfer; uncompressing reverses the process: The software automatically uncompresses the archive when you double-click it.

Outside technical contexts, the word is rare.

data

extracts

Removes or concentrated essences

restores · decodes · expands · archive · file · deflate · unarchive · extraction · unpacking · restoration

Opposites
data/file size transformation

uncompressescompresses

Squeezes into less space

zips · compacts · squeezes · crushes · archives

physical volume/space

uncompressescompresses

Squeezes into less space

crushes · squeezes · compacts · presses · squashes

Family

uncompressed, uncompress, uncompressing

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