A basic knowledge about how the different algorithms work can be worthwhile. These pages give an overview of the various compression algorithms that are used in the prepress industry.

How data are compressed in PDF files - the various algorithms, their impact on file size and their advantages & limitations

RLE compression is only efficient with files that contain lots of repetitive data. These can be text files if they contain lots of spaces for indenting but line-art images that contain large white or …

Mar 1, 2021 · Compared to other file formats, TIFF doesn’t use more efficient compression algorithms. It’s main advantage is that it is a trusted industry-standard file format, supported by …

Aug 15, 2012 · The lossless deflate compression algorithm is based on two other compression algorithms: Huffman encoding and LZ77 compression. You have to understand how these two …

Jun 14, 2012 · Not only is GIF a technically limited file format but LZW, the compression algorithm it uses, is owned by Unisys who are more than happy to charge for the privilege of using it.

PDF/X is meant to be a standard which is independent of the specific production requirements of a type of printing. GWG is an industry organization that took the PDF/X standards and then …

There are two JPEG compression algorithms: the oldest one is simply referred to as ‘JPEG’ within this page. A separate page discusses the newer JPEG 2000 algorithm.

How LZW compression works, its use in file formats like TIFF and PDF. The article includes a list of advantages and disadvantages, geared towards its use in prepress.

How images are handled in the PDF file format - supported image types, compression and common issues