Rasterwinkel

Rasterwinkel is a term used in Dutch-language discourse to describe a marketplace or repository for raster-based imagery and related assets. The word combines raster, the grid of pixels in digital images, with winkel, meaning shop or store. It is not a formal technical term in computer graphics, but it appears in hobbyist guides, marketing materials, and online marketplaces to signal a focus on pixel-based media.

In practice, a rasterwinkel can refer to several forms: a physical store offering stock images, scanning and printing services, and raster-related software; an online platform that aggregates raster images and licenses them for use; or a conceptual catalog within a digital asset management system that organizes pixel-based resources.

Typical features of a rasterwinkel include licensing terms for images, search and filtering by resolution and color depth, support for common formats like JPEG, PNG and TIFF, and tools for previewing and color management. Some platforms emphasize workflows related to raster data, such as image upscaling, color profiling, and optimizations for printing or web delivery.

Because the term is not standardized, its meaning varies with context. It is most common in Dutch-speaking communities dealing with design, printing, and digital imaging, where it functions as a generic label for venues or services that focus on raster-based assets. See also raster graphics, bitmap, and digital asset management.