pikseliformaatin

Pikseliformaatti refers to the raster graphics file format, a digital image format where the image is represented as a grid of pixels. Each pixel is a tiny square or dot of color, and the arrangement of these pixels forms the complete image. The term "pikseliformaatti" is a Finnish word that directly translates to "pixel format."

In a pikseliformaatti, the image resolution is defined by the number of pixels it contains, typically expressed as width x height (e.g., 1920x1080 pixels). The color depth of an image in a pikseliformaatti determines how many colors each pixel can represent. Common pikseliformaatti file types include JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP. JPEGs are widely used for photographs due to their efficient compression, while PNGs are favored for graphics and images requiring transparency. GIFs are often used for simple animations.

When an image is in a pikseliformaatti, zooming in will reveal the individual square pixels, often resulting in a blocky or pixelated appearance. This is in contrast to vector graphics, which are based on mathematical equations and can be scaled infinitely without loss of quality. Pikseliformaatti images are created and edited using raster graphics software such as Adobe Photoshop or GIMP. Their suitability depends on the intended use, with photographs and detailed digital artwork typically being raster images.