Pixmap
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pixmap is a noun meaning (computer graphics) A grid of pixels; a bitmap, especially one having more than one bit (binary digit) assigned to each pixel, allowing for multiple shades or colors.
Meaning
(computer graphics) A grid of pixels; a bitmap, especially one having more than one bit (binary digit) assigned to each pixel, allowing for multiple shades or colors.
Example Sentences
PDF primarily encodes graphics and text as vectorized data, whereas DjVu primarily encodes them as pixmap images.
Word Forms
- pixmaps
Synonyms for pixmap
Depending on context, synonyms include bitmap, pixelmap, raster.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pixelmap, bitmap, bit map, pixelscape, superpixel, bitmapping.
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