What are the consequences of compressing files and folders?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

When using lossless compression (such as putting the file in a Zip or RAR archive), there are no permanent consequences; the file can be restored to its full uncompressed form at any time. The only factor is the additional time and space it takes to compress and decompress the file.

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