hochauflösung

Hochauflösung, often translated as high resolution, refers to the level of detail in an image or display. In digital imaging, it is determined by the number of pixels, which are the tiny dots that make up a picture. A higher number of pixels generally results in a sharper, more detailed image that can be enlarged without losing clarity. For example, a 4K resolution has approximately four times the number of pixels as a Full HD (1080p) resolution, leading to a significantly more detailed viewing experience.

In the context of displays, resolution is expressed as a pair of numbers, such as 1920x1080, representing the number of horizontal and vertical pixels. Higher resolutions allow for more information to be displayed on screen simultaneously, making them beneficial for tasks like graphic design, video editing, and gaming. The term is also applied to printed materials and scanning, where a higher resolution means a more faithful reproduction of the original. Different applications have varying needs for resolution; for instance, a photograph intended for a large billboard will require a much higher resolution than a thumbnail image on a website. The pursuit of ever-higher resolutions is a continuous trend in display and imaging technology, driven by the desire for greater realism and clarity.