Lossless Compression
Information from The State of Sarkhan Official Records
| Compression Method | Compression Ratio | Speed (Compression) | Speed (Decompression) | Supported OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gzip | Moderate | Fast | Fast | Linux, macOS, Windows, BSD, etc. (widely supported) |
| bzip2 | High | Slow | Slow | Linux, macOS, Windows, BSD, etc. (widely supported) |
| zip | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, etc. (widely supported) |
| rar | High | Moderate | Moderate | Windows, macOS, Linux (with third-party tools) |
| 7-Zip | Very High | Moderate | Moderate | Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, etc. (widely supported) |
| uha | Very High | Slow | Slow | Linux, macOS, BSD (limited support compared to others) |
Key Considerations:
- Compression Ratio: Measures how much the file size is reduced after compression. Higher ratios mean smaller files.
- Speed: Refers to how quickly the file is compressed and decompressed.
- Supported Operating Systems: Indicates the platforms where the compression method is natively supported or easily available.
Notes:
- Compression ratios and speeds can vary depending on the type of data being compressed.
- Newer compression algorithms like xz and lzma often offer superior compression ratios to older methods like gzip and bzip2, but may have higher CPU usage.
- 7-Zip is a popular open-source archiver that supports various compression algorithms, including 7z, gzip, bzip2, and xz.
This table provides a general overview of the different compression methods. The optimal choice will depend on your specific needs and priorities, such as compression ratio, speed, and compatibility.
