Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rasterize
verb
/ˈræstəraɪz/
Definition
To convert a vector image into a raster image by representing it as a grid of pixels or dots.
Examples
- When you rasterize an image, you lose the ability to scale it without losing quality.
- Before printing the design, make sure to rasterize the text layers.
- The software can rasterize complex shapes into simpler images for faster rendering.
Meaning
Rasterization transforms images made of paths (vector graphics) into pixels, allowing them to be displayed on screens.
Synonyms
- pixelate
- convert
- render
- bitmap
