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Add explanations of lossy compression

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Description

It'd be great to see the tools used for lossy compression, either in the README and/or in the help pages. Also how each tool is used at various levels of quality settings.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the README and help pages to identify where lossy compression is documented. Research the tools used and their quality settings, then add explanations of both; the work is done when the relevant documentation describes each tool and how quality levels affect its use.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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