Where did the word Pixel come from? | O2 Bloxygen

Author | ayman
Where did the word Pixel come from?
Sunday, April 05th, 2009 | 
where did the lucky pixel come from

where did the lucky pixel come from

A pixel is the smallest visual element on a video display screen
The word “pixel” comes from “pi” (for picture) plus “el” (for element).
and to show that each pixel has it’s own XY coordinates on the screen, they added X in the middle.
so you have pixel.

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  1. 1
    Janos Filip 
    Tuesday, 24. March 2009

    So we could say piyel as well… :)

  2. 2
    MoJo 
    Tuesday, 24. March 2009

    Ayman, is Pixel used in TV are same as Pixel in Printed materials?
    and what is the link between RGB and CMYK to the Pixel?
    can you show us photos to illustrate these topics better?

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