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No, compressing is making the file smaller by size and extracting is taking out the files to be ran.
Basically, you compress a file to keep space and de-compress/extract it back.
Decompressing=Extracting
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoCompressing is when the file type is changed to make it smaller usually by compressing it into a zip file.
Proper explanation:
"Compression is the reduction in size of data in order to save space or transmission time. For data transmission, compression can be performed on just the data content or on the entire transmission unit (including header data) depending on a number of factors.
Content compression can be as simple as removing all extra space characters, inserting a single repeat character to indicate a string of repeated characters, and substituting smaller bit strings for frequently occurring characters. This kind of compression can reduce a text file to 50% of its original size"
Zipping a file is a way of compressing one, but you can compress in other ways such as .rar
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∙ 12y agoZip and WinZip are utilities that compress a file by removing extraneous characters that can later be replaced to reocver the file exactly. Sipping is compressing; unzipping is decompressing.
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What does zipping a file do to a file?
Zipping compresses the file so that it takes up less space on the disk drive.
Which is faster zipping or buttoning?
zipping
What are the advantages of file zipping?
.ZIP is a compressed file format. It saves space and organizes all your files into one file. Also, it allows you to email multiple files in one file instead of emailing multiple files witch would take longer.
When sending a file a user asks you to zip it and encrypt the file if possible why would this be?
Zipping up the file makes the file size smaller. Thus, it is easier to send, recieve, and download. Encrypting the file makes sure that no one other than the people with the password are able to look at the contents of the file.
When was Zipping Along created?
Zipping Along was created on 1953-09-19.
Are zip files smaller than unzip files?
Usually; however some file formats (jpg and mp3 are good examples) are already compressed and zipping them will not generally compress the file much further.
Are zipped files smaller than unzipped files?
Usually; however some file formats (jpg and mp3 are good examples) are already compressed and zipping them will not generally compress the file much further.
What are the release dates for Zipping Along - 1953?
Zipping Along - 1953 was released on: USA: 19 September 1953
Do you have to extract the zip file to make it work?
A file is compressed by zipping to make it smaller for easier storage or faster transmission over the Internet. To use the compressed file it will need to be unzipped (extracted) to restore it to it's original form. On most computers zip files can be double clicked to unzip them.
What actors and actresses appeared in Zipping Along - 1953?
The cast of Zipping Along - 1953 includes: Paul Julian as Road Runner
How can you view classified files on your Samsung Note 3?
You can install a file management app on your phone, then you can manage files by categories.I've been using File Expert right now; it's quite convenient in copying, moving,zipping and unzipping files.Hope it will help!
How does one become a nullsoft installer?
Nullsoft installer are used for uncompressing large information on to your computer. How it works is sometimes people want send large files so instead of the file using a lot of memory and slows the computer down one would use the Nullsoft installer and one can then use that to put the large file in send it . When the other person gets the file they would download it and unzip the folder.
