to convert an image into a grid of points, such as a bitmap, for display or printing
(Bilgisayar) Convert (an image stored as an outline) into pixels that can be displayed on a screen or printed
The act of converting a document from a page definition language (e g , PostScript) to an arrangement of pixels on the page or screen Stated simply, rasterizing is the interpretation of an image from a set of digital codes into an actual visual representation When one prints out a page from a layout or design application, the image is rasterized into an array of dots, which are then impressed upon the page
A raster display is one that is made up of a grid of pixels (contrast this with now-extinct vector displays which displayed graphics by tracing them like a pen -- think Asteroids) Rasterization is frequently used in the context of converting vector-based graphics (e g Illustrator, PostScript files) into pixel-based graphics (e g TIFF's, GIF's) Effective rasterization relies on antialiasing
The conversion of an object-oriented image into a bitmapped image When an Adobe Illustrator graphic is placed or opened in PhotoShop, it is rasterized All computer files are rasterized when they're printed