More on interpolation in bitmaps
Hi folks, Today we are going to provide some more details on interpolation algorithms, not because we intend to annoy you with mathematics but just as an attempt to offer simple explanations to terms ...
Bitmaps, PPI, and DPI
Hi folks, As promised in the previous article, today we will try to untangle the frequent confusions generated among many computer users by this simple word: "resolution." To do that, we are going to ...
Bitmaps: Some Explanations
Hi folks, As shown in a previous article, all raster (bitmap) files hold information on each and every pixel in the grid that makes an image. Today we are going to describe some consequences of this s ...
LZW and Three Graphics File Formats
Hi folks, This week we are going to tell you a short story about LZW compression and how it influenced three widespread graphics file formats: TIFF, GIF, and PNG. How it started The story began in 197 ...
What’s WIA?
Hi folks, After having presented previously the basic idea about scanner drivers as well as the bottom line on TWAIN, today, we will try to shed some light on WIA. The definition The Wikipedia defini ...
What’s TWAIN?
Hi folks, Today we are going to try to explain as simple as possible what TWAIN is all about. The need for a standard Some time ago, one could operate a scanner by using the manufacturer's software o ...