Pikselidel

Pikselidel is a term that appears in some online discussions about digital imaging to reference pixel-level aspects of raster images. It is not a formal concept with a standardized definition in major imaging references or textbooks. The term seems to originate from the base word for pixel in various languages, with an affix or plural-form usage that varies by source, and its exact etymology is unclear.

In practice, pikselidel is used loosely to denote either the pixel grid of an image or operations performed at the per-pixel level. This can include discussions of color values assigned to individual pixels, the arrangement of pixels in a grid, and per-pixel processing such as filtering, dithering, upscaling, or the emergence of artifacts during compression. Because the term is informal, its precise meaning can differ between authors and language communities.

Etymology and status: The origin of pikselidel as a term is not well documented, and it lacks formal adoption in engineering standards or peer-reviewed literature. It tends to appear in informal sources, such as blogs, forums, and hobbyist articles, where authors use the word in slightly different senses.

For clarity, it is generally preferable to use established terminology in professional contexts, such as pixel, pixel grid, per-pixel processing, or per-pixel operations, depending on the specific concept being discussed.

See also: Pixel; Pixel grid; Per-pixel processing; Digital image processing.