Translation guide
The English phrase 'image data' refers to digital information representing a picture or graphic. In Japanese, it is commonly expressed as 画像データ (gazō dēta), a direct loanword compound. This guide covers how to talk about image data in various contexts, from casual tech talk to formal documentation.
Referring to the binary or digital representation of an image, such as a file or stream.
The most common and direct translation. Used in both technical and everyday contexts.
この画像データは大きすぎてメールで送れません。
This image data is too large to send by email.
画像データをクラウドに保存する。
Save the image data to the cloud.
Less common than 画像データ, but sometimes used in IT contexts, especially when referring to raw or unprocessed image data.
イメージデータを解析するプログラムを開発しています。
We are developing a program to analyze image data.
Specifically refers to an image file (e.g., JPEG, PNG). Use when emphasizing the file format or container.
画像ファイルの形式を変換してください。
Please convert the image file format.
Referring to a collection of images used for training or analysis.
Standard term in machine learning and data science.
この画像データセットは10万枚の写真を含んでいます。
This image dataset contains 100,000 photos.
A more general phrase meaning 'data of images'. Can be used when the context is clear.
画像のデータを集めるのに時間がかかった。
It took time to collect the image data.
Referring to information about an image, such as size, resolution, or EXIF data.
Literally 'image information'. Commonly used for metadata.
この写真の画像情報を見ると、撮影日時がわかります。
If you look at the image information of this photo, you can see the date and time it was taken.
Specifically EXIF data, a standard for image metadata. Technical term.
Exifデータにはカメラの機種やGPS情報が含まれています。
EXIF data includes the camera model and GPS information.
画像 (gazō) is the standard word for a digital image or picture. イメージ (imēji) often refers to a mental image, impression, or brand image. For technical 'image data', stick with 画像.