System for generating preview image data based on color components which have been entered frame-sequentially or in parallel

摘要

There is provided an image processing apparatus capable of providing preview display reflecting the result of editing operation and more faithful to the final image even in case an editing operation is conducted. The apparatus is provided with an input device for entering image data corresponding to an original image, an editing process unit for effecting an editing process on the image data entered by the input device, an image output device for forming an image based on the image data released from the editing process unit, a first preview image data output unit for releasing preview image data based on the image data entered by the input device, and second preview image data output unit for releasing preview image data based on the image data subjected to the editing process in the editing process unit.