överskannade

Overskannade is a Swedish word that translates to "overscanned" in English. It typically refers to a digital image that has been created by scanning a physical document or photograph where the scanning process has captured more of the surrounding area than was intended or necessary. This can result in extraneous background elements, uneven borders, or areas of the original surface that are not part of the intended subject matter being included in the digital file.

The term "overskannade" is often used in contexts related to digital archiving, document management, or image editing. When a document is overscanned, it means the scanner bed or the software settings captured more than just the document itself. This might happen due to improper placement of the item on the scanner, a wide scanning area set by default, or a lack of cropping during the scanning process.

While not inherently negative, an overscanned image often requires post-processing to crop out the unwanted areas and present a cleaner, more focused digital representation of the original. This cropping can be done using image editing software. The goal of correcting an overscanned image is usually to improve its aesthetic quality, reduce file size by removing unnecessary data, and make it easier to integrate into digital workflows or publications. In some specific technical applications, however, the extra captured area might be intentionally retained for metadata or contextual purposes, though this is less common when the term "overskannade" is used without further qualification.