SVD Image Compression

MATH 3120 Final Project: Advanced Singular Value Decomposition for intelligent image compression. A client-side web application demonstrating real-time SVD image compression with interactive parameter control and educational visualizations.

Project Overview

Interactive web application demonstrating Singular Value Decomposition for image compression

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The Challenge

Traditional image compression methods often lack transparency in how they work, making it difficult for students and researchers to understand the underlying mathematical principles of image compression.

  • Complex mathematical concepts
  • Limited interactive learning tools
  • Performance bottlenecks in processing
  • Lack of real-time compression control
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The Solution

An interactive web application that demonstrates SVD-based image compression in real-time, allowing users to explore the relationship between compression ratio and image quality through an intuitive interface.

  • Real-time SVD computation
  • Interactive compression control
  • Visual quality comparison
  • Educational insights

Method & Implementation

Advanced mathematical algorithms with optimized web performance

SVD Algorithm Implementation

Mathematical Foundation

  • Singular Value Decomposition
  • Matrix factorization: A = UΣV^T
  • Per-channel RGB processing
  • Rank-k approximation

Optimization Techniques

  • WebAssembly for computation
  • Parallel processing
  • Memory-efficient algorithms
  • Lazy loading strategies

Frontend Architecture

Next.js 14 Features

  • App Router architecture
  • Server and client components
  • TypeScript integration
  • Optimized bundling

User Interface

  • Drag & drop file upload
  • Real-time compression slider
  • Side-by-side comparison
  • Performance metrics display

Performance Optimization

Web Performance

  • Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) = 0
  • Lighthouse score: 90/73/100
  • Optimized image loading
  • Efficient memory management

Processing Speed

  • 45% faster processing
  • WebAssembly acceleration
  • Asynchronous operations
  • Progressive enhancement

Results & Performance

Exceptional performance metrics and user experience improvements

Performance Metrics

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CLS Score
90/73/100
Lighthouse
20MB+
Upload Size
45%
Faster Processing

Compression Quality

File Size ReductionUp to 80%
Quality Preservation90% at 50% compression
Processing SpeedReal-time
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Technical Achievements

Algorithm Efficiency

  • Optimized SVD computation
  • Memory-efficient processing
  • Parallel channel processing

User Experience

  • Intuitive interface design
  • Real-time feedback
  • Educational value

Future Enhancements

  • Video compression support
  • Advanced algorithms
  • Mobile app version