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Midpoint circle algorithm

Determines the points needed for rasterizing a circle

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionJun 23, 2026
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In computer graphics, the midpoint circle algorithm is an algorithm used to determine the points needed for rasterizing a circle. It is a generalization of Bresenham's line algorithm. The algorithm can be further generalized to conic sections.

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