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Graphic design software

Programs and functions designed to assist or enhance the capabilities of graphic designers.

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Graphic design software

LZW

Software; Graphic design software

A lossless file compression technique that results in smaller file size and faster processing time. LZW compression is commonly used on GIF and TIFF files

DPI (dots per inch)

Software; Graphic design software

A measure of a printer's resolution in dots per inch. Typical desktop laser printers print at 600 dpi. Image setters print at 1270 or 2540 dpi. Printers with higher dpi capabilities produce smoother ...

Greeking

Software; Graphic design software

A method of representing text using either words that have no meaning or a series of straight lines

Anti-aliasing

Software; Graphic design software

A method of smoothing curved and diagonal edges in images. Intermediate pixels along edges are filled to smooth the transition between the edges and the surrounding area

Thumbnail

Software; Graphic design software

A miniature, low-resolution version of an image or illustration

Master page

Software; Graphic design software

A page that controls the master settings for the Grid, Guideline, and Desktop layers plus one initial active layer

Range sensitivity

Software; Graphic design software

A paletted colour mode option that lets you specify a focus colour for the paletted conversion. You can adjust the colour and specify its importance to guide converting

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