rasterize

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Definition of rasterize in English English dictionary

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

{f} (Computers) convert a vector image into bitmap form (also rasterise)

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

To convert vector graphics to raster or bitmapped graphics

The process of converting vector points, lines, and areas into raster image format

Etymology

() raster +‎ -ize