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A data compression ratio calculator determines how much storage space is saved by compression, and estimates compression/decompression time. Compression ratio = original size ÷ compressed size. Text files typically compress 3–10×; already-compressed files (JPEG, MP4) see minimal benefit.

Водич корак по корак

1. 1Compress data with selected algorithm
2. 2Compare original to compressed size
3. 3Calculate ratio

Worked Examples

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ✕Wrong parameters
• ✕Missing adjustments

Frequently Asked Questions