Summary

Computers represent images using binary because it's the language they speak. Binary is made up of 0s and 1s, and computers can easily understand and store these digits. An image is made of tiny elements called pixels, each containing color information. When representing an image in binary, each pixel is assigned a series of bits, which act as codes for different colors.

There are two main types of images: bitmap and vector. Bitmap images use a grid of pixels to form the picture, while vector images use mathematical equations to draw shapes. The number of pixels in an image is called its resolution, and more pixels mean higher detail. A megapixel is one million pixels.

Metadata is extra information stored with the image, like the date or camera settings. Using binary allows computers to handle images efficiently and display them beautifully on screens.