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bit-mapped graphics Last modified: Monday, September 01, 1997
Refers to hardware and software that represent graphics images as bit maps. The other method for representing images is known as vector graphics.
Graphics programming in Win32  This PC Magazine article describes several ways to streamline graphics programming using the Win32 API. Printing system technology Describes two types of specialized printer interfaces commonly used in imaging systems that can be used with bit mapped graphics. Raster Graphic Interchange Standards Provides information on the standards used to interchange rasterized images.	Related Categories Graphics Related Terms bit map computer imaging DIB graphics PNG vector graphics