imaged

Imaged is the past tense and past participle of the verb image. In general usage, it describes something that has been represented as an image or produced as an image, such as a photograph, scan, or digital rendering.

In photography and digital imaging, imaged content refers to material that has been captured or created as an image file. Common image formats include JPEG, PNG, and TIFF, and imaged subjects can range from natural scenes to computer-generated graphics.

In computing, imaging refers to creating a disk image or system image. To image a drive means to produce a bit-for-bit copy of the storage device, saved as a single image file such as ISO or IMG. Disk imaging is used for backups, software deployment, cloning, and restoration of systems. For optical media, imaging may result in ISO files; for forensic and enterprise use, specialized formats like E01 or WIM may be employed, sometimes with verification and metadata to ensure integrity.

In digital forensics and cybersecurity, an imaged disk is treated as evidence, with procedures designed to preserve the original data and maintain an unbroken chain of custody. The imaging process aims to produce an exact, read-only replica that can be analyzed without altering the source material.

Etymologically, imaged derives from the noun image, rooted in Latin imago. The term is widely used across photography, imaging technology, and IT disciplines to denote content that has undergone the process of being captured or copied into an image form.