"Image processing" refers to the process of modifying images to change, enhance, or adjust their appearance. This typically involves adjusting colors, contrasts, and brightness, cropping or rotating images, removing unwanted elements, or adding effects.
Typical functions of software in the "Image processing" domain include:
Color correction and adjustment: The ability to adjust the colors of an image to improve color accuracy or achieve specific color effects.
Image cropping and rotation: Features for cropping or rotating images to remove unwanted areas or reorient the image.
Retouching and repairing: Tools for removing image flaws such as spots, scratches, or red-eye effects.
Filters and effects: Applying filters and effects to change the appearance of the image or achieve artistic effects.
Text and graphics embedding: The capability to insert text or graphics into the image to add captions, watermarks, or other graphical elements.
Layer editing: The ability to create and edit different layers to make changes to the image in separate sheets, making editing more flexible and non-destructive.
Image resizing and scaling: Functions for changing the size and resolution of an image to adapt it to different output devices or optimize file size.
Selection and masking tools: Tools for selecting image areas or creating masks to isolate specific parts of the image for edits.