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How do computers parse visual data to make our photos #flawless? Digital cameras and software have provided us with the power to capture our world and recolor it with the click of a button. We snap and filter photos every day, sharing them across social media, texts, and email in seconds. But the science behind this digital imaging boom was not initially designed for amateur photographers. This National Science and Technology Medals Foundation interactive encourages you to notice the rapid calculations behind some of your favorite photo filters. By learning how computers read and modify pixel data, you will find broader real-world applications in a wide range of fields including astronomy, medicine, and law enforcement.