Description: Linear filtering is a texture filtering method that uses linear interpolation to smooth textures in computer graphics. This process is based on calculating an intermediate value between two data points, allowing for a smoother and more continuous representation of a texture when scaling it or applying it to a surface. In the context of computer graphics, linear filtering is used to enhance the visual quality of textures, especially when viewed at different resolutions or angles. This method is particularly effective in reducing aliasing and improving the appearance of textures in 3D scenes, providing a more realistic and appealing result. By interpolating the colors of adjacent pixels, linear filtering helps avoid hard edges and pixelation, which is crucial in various graphical applications and simulations. Its implementation is relatively straightforward and has become a standard in the industry, being widely used across various graphics platforms and game engines.
