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Resampling

Meaning in graphic design, with examples

nounCommon term

In graphic design, resampling means: Changing an image's pixel dimensions by calculating a new set of pixels.

In Turkish: yeniden örnekleme

How it is used

Distinguish resampling from changing print size while retaining the same pixels.

Example sentences

  1. Resampling reduced the photograph to the dimensions needed for the banner.

    The operation generates a smaller pixel grid for the output.

  2. Repeated resampling softened the edges of the scanned lettering.

    Repeated pixel recalculation can alter fine edge information.

Common collocations

  • image resampling
  • resampling method
  • 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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