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 [### File Compression File compression is the process of reducing the size of a file or group of files to optimize storage space, decrease data transmission time, and improve overall efficiency in file management.](https://tryflowdrive.com/glossary/file-compression)

[### File Encoding File encoding is the process of converting data into a specific format for storage, transmission, or processing, often to ensure compatibility across different systems or to optimize storage and transfer.](https://tryflowdrive.com/glossary/file-encoding)

[### Image Optimization Image optimization is the process of reducing the file size of images while maintaining acceptable quality, to improve website performance and user experience.](https://tryflowdrive.com/glossary/image-optimization)

[### WebP Conversion WebP conversion is the process of converting images to the WebP format, a modern image format developed by Google that provides superior compression and quality compared to traditional formats like JPEG or PNG.](https://tryflowdrive.com/glossary/webp-conversion)