digitizer
[/ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪzər/]
nounmasculinepl: digitizers
digitalizador
1. A device or software that converts analog information (images, documents, or physical objects) into digital format
The digitizer scanned the old photograph and converted it into a digital image.
O digitalizador digitalizou a fotografia antiga e a converteu em uma imagem digital.
2. In graphics and design, a tablet or input device used to create or edit digital images by hand
The artist used a digitizer pen to draw directly on the screen.
O artista usou uma caneta digitalizadora para desenhar diretamente na tela.
3. Software that processes and converts data from one format to another for digital storage or manipulation
The audio digitizer converts analog sound waves into digital files.
O digitalizador de áudio converte ondas sonoras analógicas em arquivos digitais.
The term 'digitizer' is widely used in Brazilian tech and creative industries, particularly among graphic designers, architects, and digital artists who work with tablet devices. In the USA, it's common in both professional and consumer contexts. The device has become increasingly popular with the rise of digital art and remote work.
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