Glossary of Terms

Calculating Bit Depths

Keyword Definition
Bit Depth The number of bits used to represent each pixel in an image or video.
Color Depth The number of colors that can be represented in an image or video.
Pixel The smallest unit of image, representing a single point of color.
Quantization The process of mapping continuous values to discrete values, often used in determining bit depth.
Resolution The number of pixels or dots per inch in an image, influencing the need for higher bit depths.