File encoding is the process of converting data into a format that can be stored on a computer. The encoding process involves converting the data into a series of bits, which can then be stored on a storage device such as a hard drive or USB flash drive. When the data is retrieved from the storage device, it must be decoded back into its original format before it can be used. There are many different file encoding formats, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
One of the most common file encoding formats is ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange). ASCII is a 7-bit encoding format that can represent 128 different characters. ASCII is commonly used for text files, such as those created in a word processor or text editor. Another common file encoding format is Unicode. Unicode is a 16-bit encoding format that can represent over 1 million different characters. Unicode is commonly used for text files that contain characters from multiple languages.
