Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raster
noun
/ˈræstər/
Definition
A raster is a grid of pixels or points of color used to represent images or graphics on a computer display or in digital imaging.
Examples
- The image was saved in a raster format, which makes it ideal for detailed photographs.
- Raster graphics are often contrasted with vector graphics, which use mathematical equations to represent images.
Meaning
In computer graphics, the term ‘raster’ refers to the technology and methods used for handling and displaying images that are made up of pixels.
Synonyms
- bitmap
- pixel map
- digital image
