Type Conversion is the process of changing a value from one data type to another in programming. This is important because different types of data, such as integers, floating-point numbers, and strings, require different methods for processing. For example, you might need to convert a string that represents a number into an integer to perform mathematical operations. There are two main types of type conversion: implicit and explicit. Implicit conversion happens automatically when the programming language converts a value without needing any additional code, while explicit conversion requires the programmer to specify the conversion using functions or methods. Understanding type conversion helps prevent errors and ensures that data is handled correctly.