+A **compression algorithm** is a method used to reduce the size of [data](/wiki/data) while striving to preserve its original integrity. It transforms information into a more compact representation, facilitating efficient [storage](/wiki/storage) and quicker transmission.
+## See also
+- [Lossless Compression](/wiki/lossless_compression)
+- [Lossy Compression](/wiki/lossy_compression)
+- [Data Compression](/wiki/data_compression)
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