Nonlinear filters in image processing provide a more robust alternative for dealing with impulse noise such as 'salt and pepper' noise.
These filters do not follow the principle of superposition like linear filters, enabling them to handle non-additive and non-Gaussian noise statistics effectively.
One of the widely used nonlinear filters is the median and bilateral filter, known for its ability to remove impulse noise without excessively smoothing image edges.
Nonlinear filters are practical and efficient tools for processing images affected by non-Gaussian noise, offering better preservation of details compared to linear filters.