29. Pearson Edexcel GCSE (1CP2) Topic 2B Representing images

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EDEXCEL 1CP2 Specification Reference - Topic 2B: 2.2.1 - 2.3.2

This video explains one technique for how binary can be used to store images. This technique is known as bit-mapping. The smallest part of an image, known as a pixel has a binary code for its colour. This video explains the relationship between the number of pixels, the number of colours and file size of the image.

Don't forget, whenever the blue note icon appears in the corner of the screen, that is your cue to take notes about the content being shown on the current slide.

00:00 Representing images
00:07 Intro
00:12 Different ways of storing images
01:05 Bitmaps
03:55 Recap
05:18 Outro

Last updated: 16.07.25

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