Bitmap textures are digital images that represent surfaces, materials, patterns, or pictures.
They are commonly used to give texture to models, renders, or environments in animation or video games.
[1] These textures are created by artists or designers using bitmap editor software such as Adobe Photoshop[2] or GIMP,[3] or simply by scanning an image and, if necessary, retouching it on a personal computer.
By adjusting their size, frequency and color, graphic designers can create the illusion of depth and texture.
If the texture is meant to be used in multimedia, 3D animation or web design, they are created in a maximum resolution equal to that of the final display.