Decompilation is the process of converting compiled code, such as that produced by a programming language like Java or C++, back into a more human-readable form. This is often done to understand how a program works, recover lost source code, or analyze software for security vulnerabilities. Decompilers are specialized tools that attempt to reverse the compilation process, translating binary code into a higher-level programming language. While decompilation can be useful, it is not always perfect. The resulting code may not exactly match the original source code due to optimizations made during compilation. Additionally, decompiling software can raise legal and ethical issues, especially if the code is proprietary or protected by copyright laws.