File compression is a process to reduce the disk space to store that file.
File compression enables data to be transferred quickly.
Disk space needed on internet servers is reduced. This allows the servers to store more files / information with less disk space.
File compression reduces the amount of time on internet to upload or download a file.
Compression hides data so that not all computers can read the information stored.
File compression is a mandatory preference for some of the internet servers to transfer files.   _{Your Comment}