1-bit color
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1-bit colour graphics is a method of storing image information in a computer's memory or in an image file, such that each pixel is represented by one bit. The maximum number of colours that can be displayed at any one time is two; on or off, white or black. 1-bit color (1 bit = 2 colors) is called monochrome, often black and white.
Monochrome: an example 1 bit monochrome image is illustrated here where
- Each pixel is stored as a single bit (0 or 1)
- A 640 x 480 monochrome image requires 37.5 KB of storage.
- Dithering is often used for displaying monochrome images
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