EZ-Convert

• Compression Type: Lossy compression.
• File Size: Generally results in smaller file sizes.
• Image Quality: Some loss of image quality due to compression artifacts, which can be more noticeable at higher compression levels.
• Best For: Photographic images and images with many colors and gradients.
• Compression Efficiency: Efficient in reducing file size while maintaining reasonable quality.

• Compression Type: Supports both lossy and lossless compression.
• File Size: Typically results in smaller file sizes compared to JPG for lossy compression and PNG for lossless compression.
• Image Quality: Maintains high image quality; better quality-to-file size ratio than JPG.
• Best For: Web images where both quality and file size are important; can be used for both photos and graphics.
• Compression Efficiency: Very efficient, often outperforming both JPG and PNG in file size reduction without significant quality loss.

• Compression Type: Lossless compression.
• File Size: Larger file sizes compared to lossy formats like JPG and WebP.
• Image Quality: No loss of image quality; perfect for images requiring sharp lines and text, such as graphics and logos.
• Best For: Images where quality cannot be compromised, such as graphics with transparency, text-heavy images, and images requiring sharp edges.
• Compression Efficiency: Less efficient in terms of file size compared to lossy formats, but preserves full image quality.

The main difference between lossless and lossy compression lies in how they handle data reduction:

• Lossless Compression:
  • Data Integrity: Preserves all the original data. No information is lost during compression.
  • Reversibility: The compressed data can be decompressed back to its exact original form.
  • Examples: Formats like PNG (images), FLAC (audio), and ZIP (files) use lossless compression.
  • Use Cases: Best for text, data files, or any situation where losing data is unacceptable.
• Lossy Compression:
  • Data Integrity: Some data is lost during compression, which results in a reduction of quality.
  • Irreversibility: The compressed data cannot be restored to its exact original form; some information is permanently discarded.
  • Examples: Formats like JPEG (images), MP3 (audio), and MP4 (video) use lossy compression.
  • Use Cases: Commonly used for media files where reducing file size is more critical than perfect quality, such as in streaming audio and video.