billede

Billede is a Danish noun meaning a visual representation or image. It can refer to a photograph, drawing, painting, illustration, or any visual depiction produced to convey information or evoke meaning. The term is used across domains such as art, media, and technology, and it can describe both physical artworks and digital files.

Historically, billede described painted or drawn images; with photography and digital imaging, the term has broadened to include photographs and digital pictures. Today, it covers still images, and it is also used in contexts that involve computer-generated visuals.

In digital imagery, an image consists of pixels arranged in a grid. Attributes include resolution, color depth, and aspect ratio. Common raster formats are JPEG, PNG, GIF, and TIFF; vector formats include SVG. Images can have metadata, such as EXIF and IPTC data.

Usage and rights: Images are used for information, documentation, art, advertising, and communication. A caption, or billedtekst, accompanies images to provide context. Copyright and licensing govern usage; Creative Commons licenses are common online.

In Danish, billede is also used metaphorically to refer to a mental impression or representation of a situation. Related terms include billedkunst (visual arts) and billedsprog (the use of imagery in language).