Defining the Jargon

Whether you are just looking for imaging information or performing a detailed analysis, understanding the jargon of the imaging industry will help you make a more informed decision. Our glossary provides definitions for the important terms, formats, abbreviations, and concepts in document imaging. You can leverage our knowledge as well as our products to make imaging an integral part of your application's expert performance.

Imaging Software Glossary

The word "Imaging" encompasses a wide variety of topics ranging from photography and  medical devices to scanning, capture, image manipulation, and image conversion and viewing.  This glossary provides definitions for document and web imaging, in addition to terminology specific to Snowbound products and complimentary technologies. 

Document and web imaging is fast becoming an increasingly important factor in how businesses manage information.  Understanding the jargon and important concepts related to document and web imaging enables you to make informed decisions on your company's imaging software needs.

For a complete list of supported imaging formats for viewing, manipulation or conversion, please see our image formats section. 

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