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Raster image
An image stored as a grid of pixels.
In everyday use
A photograph is exported as a JPEG.
What to keep in mind
Enlarging beyond its useful resolution can make pixels visible.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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