rasterize
Convert to pixels
To rasterize is to convert vector graphics or other image data into a grid of pixels—a raster image.
The process is fundamental to displaying or printing anything on screens and printers, which work pixel by pixel.
In 3D graphics, rasterization converts geometric shapes into the final rendered image: The game engine rasterizes millions of polygons per frame.
Display's smallest points
- bitmapPixel-based image format
- screenDisplay or barrier
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
matrix · dots · LCD · OLED · LED · refresh · backlight · resolution
Pixel-based image format
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
- transformationThorough change in form
- outlineSummary of key elements
- digitizeConvert to electronic format
tracing · quantization · sampling · interpolation · tessellation · triangulation · flatten · export
Edge-smoothing rendering technique
- ditheringProlonged indecisive hesitation
- halftoningReproducing tones via dots
- scanlineHorizontal display row
- subpixelsDisplay's smallest color units
grayscale · monochrome · shading · fragment · blending · compositing · gamma · filtering
Dot-based image reproduction
- lithographyGrease-based flat plate printing
- prepressPrint preparation stage
- CMYKSubtractive color model
- separationState of being apart
proofing · plate · inkjet · laser · registration · bleed · imposition · RIP
pixels
Display's smallest points
grid · matrix · dots · LCD · OLED · LED · refresh · backlight · resolution · megapixels
bitmap
Pixel-based image format
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
- transformationThorough change in form
- outlineSummary of key elements
digitize · tracing · quantization · sampling · interpolation · tessellation · triangulation · flatten · export · output
antialiasing
Edge-smoothing rendering technique
- ditheringProlonged indecisive hesitation
- halftoningReproducing tones via dots
- scanlineHorizontal display row
subpixels · grayscale · monochrome · shading · fragment · blending · compositing · gamma · filtering · bilinear
halftone
Dot-based image reproduction
- lithographyGrease-based flat plate printing
- prepressPrint preparation stage
- CMYKSubtractive color model
separation · proofing · plate · inkjet · laser · registration · bleed · imposition · RIP · postscript
JPEG
Lossy photo compression standard
PSD · RAW · WebP · lossy · lossless · compression · encoding · bit-depth · channels · transparency