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Bit depth

Meaning in graphic design, with examples

nounCommon term

In graphic design, bit depth means: The number of bits used to encode a pixel or an individual colour channel.

In Turkish: bit derinliği

How it is used

State whether the figure is per channel or per pixel.

Example sentences

  1. A higher bit depth gave us more tonal steps during the correction.

    Additional encoded levels can support finer tonal distinctions.

  2. The export dialog reports bit depth per channel.

    The unit prevents confusion with the combined bits across all channels.

Common collocations

  • channel bit depth
  • increase bit depth
  • raster imageA digital image made of a grid of tiny coloured squares called pixels, such as a photo. It has a fixed resolution, so it loses quality when enlarged too much.
  • resolutionThe amount of detail in a digital image, shown by how many pixels it has or how many pixels or dots fit into one inch. Print usually needs about 300 dpi at final size.

More terms: Image Formats & Resolution

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