An Image is a numeric representation (normally it is binary) of a two-dimensional image. Depending on whether the image resolution is fixed (non changeable), it may be of vector or raster type. Without qualifications, the term “image” usually refers to raster images also called bitmap images.

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What are PDF Image Masks?

The PDF Mask features offer a whole set of functionality to allow complicated image drawing to happen. Rather than just sticking an image on...
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Java JAI image-io jpeg 2000 Memory Leak fix

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Java images – 5 tips for Java ImageIO image…

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How does image color depth work in PDF files?

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How are images displayed in a PDF file?

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