An image processing language is used to work with images but, because there are so many languages, it can be difficult to find the best one. Each image processing language comes with different features, and you should check these features to ensure the language has everything you need. The processing language usually can only work with either two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D) images, though there are some that can work with both. If you are planning to animate with the processing language, then this may be an important feature to look for. While you can learn another programming language, if the language is built on coding you already know, then it can be easier to get started.
Every image processing language comes with its own set of features and functions, and this is an important consideration when choosing a language. You should check for features you will need when processing images. For example, if you look for tiny similarities between images, then pixel recognition and comparison features may be important. If you want to use the processing language to change a list of images simultaneously, then batch image processing may be a good feature.
An image processing language normally is only made to process either 2D or 3D images, because both have a different number of axes and require different functions. While getting a language that can process both is ideal, this is uncommon, so it is best to decide what type of image you work with most often. A 3D image processor may be able to work with a 2D image, but this usually is to a limited extent and may be much harder than using a language meant for 2D images.
Another special consideration when choosing the best image processing language is whether you will animate the image. As with 2D and 3D processing, this requires a special set of commands and tools that most general languages will not include. At the same time, because it requires so much energy, animation languages usually have fewer overall features and may not be a good choice if you rarely animate.
When an image processing language is created, it often is based on another overarching programming language that has special commands and tools made for images. This means most image processing languages are the same as or similar to popular programming languages. If you already know a programming language, then it may be best to get an image processing language built on that language; otherwise, it may be harder to use the processing language.