16-Bit Image Display

Use the same display API for 8-bit and 16-bit images. CVL automatically maps the 16-bit range of grey pixel values to an 8-bit range for display.

Be aware that 16-bit images with a wide range of grey values will maintain that range in the display, while 16-bit images with a narrow range will see that range expanded in the display.

For example, if your 16-bit images contain pixels with dark and light grey values, CVL will display that image in an 8-bit range of dark and light values. If your 16-bit images, however, contain exclusively dark grey values, the pixel values at the higher end of the range will appear as light grey values in the 8-bit display.