Run-length encoding
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RLE can be effective for some types of data, or as part of a more sophisticated algorithm, but by itself it is a poor general purpose compression algorithm. | RLE can be effective for some types of data, or as part of a more sophisticated algorithm, but by itself it is a poor general purpose compression algorithm. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [[Wikipedia:Run-length encoding|Wikipedia article]] | * [[Wikipedia:Run-length encoding|Wikipedia article]] | ||
Revision as of 15:09, 16 April 2013
Run-length encoding (RLE) is a simple kind of data compression, in which a run of consecutive equal data values is replaced by a code indicating the run length and the data value.
RLE can be effective for some types of data, or as part of a more sophisticated algorithm, but by itself it is a poor general purpose compression algorithm.
RLE is used in countless raster graphics formats.
