+Lossy compression reduces [data compression](/wiki/data_compression) by permanently discarding some information, creating a smaller file that is an approximation, not an exact replica, of the original. This technique is widely used for [digital media](/wiki/digital_media) like images and audio, where minor data loss is often imperceptible to humans, trading fidelity for significant space savings.
+## See also
+- [Lossless Compression](/wiki/lossless_compression)
+- [File Size](/wiki/file_size)
+- [Codec](/wiki/codec)
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