+A **codec** (coder-decoder) is the essential bridge that transforms raw [Digital Data](/wiki/Digital_Data) into a compressed format for storage or [Transmission](/wiki/Transmission), and then back again. It allows the efficient flow of media like video and audio, making the digital world accessible.
+## See also
+- [Compression](/wiki/Compression)
+- [Audio](/wiki/Audio)
+- [Video](/wiki/Video)