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How Digital Images Work

A digital image is made of tiny squares called pixels, each with its own colour. The more pixels an image has, the sharper it looks.

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A phone photo can contain millions of pixels.

All about How Digital Images Work

A digital image is made of tiny squares called pixels, each with its own colour. The more pixels an image has, the sharper and more detailed it looks.

Zooming in on a photo often reveals the pixels.

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Real-life uses of How Digital Images Work

  • Editing photos
  • Choosing screen resolution
  • Understanding camera quality

Frequently asked questions about How Digital Images Work

What are the tiny squares in an image?

Pixels.

Why does a bigger pixel count look sharper?

More pixels show more detail.