Difference between image compression and image editing?

Image Compression – This is about reducing the file size of an image while trying to keep its quality. It doesn’t really change what the picture looks like (aside from possible slight quality loss), it just makes the file smaller so it’s easier to store or share. Example: shrinking a 5MB photo into 500KB so it loads faster online.

Image Editing – This is about changing or improving the visual content of the image. It could mean adjusting colors, removing objects, adding text, cropping, or retouching. The goal here is to modify the appearance, not just the file size.

In short: compression = smaller file size, editing = visual changes.