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I have a matrix where each element represents a pixel. I want to plot the matrix (possibly with ArrayPlot). To suppress aliasing in the final graphic (which I will then export as a png), I am currently disabling any axis, caption and so on, and I'm forcing the size of the image to match the dimension of the matrix with ImageSize. I get the desired result, but I need to show the axes. Is there a way to do it?

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Maybe you should check out the PixelConstrained option. – einbandi Nov 20 '12 at 14:30
@einbandi excellent, post it as an answer – Lorenzo Pistone Nov 20 '12 at 14:38

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Say you have a large array like:

array = Table[RandomReal[], {i, 200}, {j, 200}];

To align the cells of arraywith pixels, use the PixelConstrainedoption:

ArrayPlot[array, PixelConstrained -> True]

enter image description here

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Unfortunately, this does not seem to help if I add the the Frame: the final output size (including frame and ticks) is the dimension of the matrix, and this of course causes stretching in the data plotting. I have tried also with Show[Image[mydata, ImageSize->Automatic, Magnification->1], Axes->True], same behaviour. – Lorenzo Pistone Nov 21 '12 at 10:33
This is true, I didn't notice that with my minimal example. You might be able work around that by using PixelConstrained->{2,2} (or even more?) and appropriate ImagePadding settings, along with a BaseStyle that fits your demands. This way you might get rid of the aliasing. – einbandi Nov 21 '12 at 22:21

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