Packed pixel

Packed pixel

In packed pixel or chunky frame buffer organization, the bits defining each pixel are grouped together. For example, if there are 4-bits per pixel (16 colors), each frame buffer byte defines two pixels.

See also

* Highcolor
* Planar
* Truecolor


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