uncompressing
Restoring compressed files
Uncompressing is the process of restoring compressed data to its original form.
Files are compressed to save storage space or speed transfer; uncompressing reverses this: The download finished but it's still uncompressing.
The term applies to digital files (ZIP, RAR) and to physical compression: The foam is slowly uncompressing after being packaged.
unzip
Open toothed fastener
restore · unarchive · inflate · decompressor · retrieve · recover · expand · unbundle · decrypt · reconstruct
expand
Increase in size
unroll · unwind · stretch · spread · spring · rebound · restore · relax · loosen · extend
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Forcing into less space
zipping · compacting · archiving · condensing · shrinking
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Forcing into less space
crushing · squeezing · compacting · pressing · condensing
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