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.
This image data is too large to send by email.
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.
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.
Please convert the image file format.
Referring to a collection of images used for training or analysis.
Referring to information about an image, such as size, resolution, or EXIF data.
Literally 'image information'. Commonly used for metadata.
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.
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.
It took time to collect the image data.
EXIF data includes the camera model and GPS information.