AQA A’Level SLR13 Lossy vs lossless


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AQA Specification Reference
AS Level 3.5.6.7
A Level 4.5.6.9

This video explains the need for, and types of compression. Lossy and lossless compression are explored with their advantages and uses.

Key question:

- What is the difference between lossy and lossless compression?

00:00 Lossy vs lossless
00:10 Intro
00:15 The purpose of compression
00:49 Methods of compression
01:13 Lossy compression
02:29 Lossless compression
03:33 Suitability of lossy and lossless compression
03:59 Lossy vs lossless
04:38 Key question
04:46 Outro

Last updated: 12.05.25