| A | B |
| pixel | Tiny dots of light or ink that make up images |
| resolution | Picture quality as measured in dots per inch or pixels per inch |
| imaging devices | Pieces of equipment that allow users to capture or create pictures |
| digitizing | Process used by a scanner to create an image |
| landscape orientation | Placement of an image or document with the long side at the top |
| portrait orientation | Placement of an image or document with the short side at the top |
| crop | To cut or trim |
| megapixels | Measurement used for resolution for digital cameras; millions of pixels |
| portfolio | A collection of samples of your best work |
| JPEG (.jpg) | This format supports millions of colors and can also be compressed. |
| GIF (.gif) | Images in this format are small and compressed. This format is acceptable for cartoons, logos, Web graphics, and animations. |
| TIFF (.tiff) | This is a high resolution format. It is commonly used in desktop publishing. |