Raster Image Processing (RIP)

Raster Image Processing (RIP) is the technology that converts digital images, like documents or artwork, into a format that printers can understand and produce accurately. It interprets the image data, applying details such as color, resolution, and layout, and then transforms it into a grid of tiny dots called pixels or raster lines. This process ensures that complex images are printed with high quality and precision. Essentially, RIP acts as a bridge between your computer’s digital design and the physical printed output, managing how colors and details are rendered onto paper.