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[image processing,data architecture]
A text file containing information about where an image should be displayed in real-world coordinates. World file values can include the starting coordinates, the cell size in both x- and y-dimensions, and any rotation and scaling information. These are used to accurately overlay the image with any other data from a projected or geographic coordinate system.
