A non-interlaced image format is typically read from which direction?

A non-interlaced image format is typically read from top to bottom. This means that the image data is rendered line by line starting from the very first row at the top and continuing downwards to the last row at the bottom. This approach allows for straightforward processing of the image as each line is completed sequentially, making it easier for both display and loading operations.

In contrast, interlaced images, which load in a staggered manner, can create a perceptible effect where a low-resolution version of the image initially appears and gradually improves as more data is received. However, in non-interlaced formats, the entirety of the initial data is visible once loading completes, which is why the reading direction is firmly established as top to bottom for these formats.