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In the world of graphic design there are two main types of graphics. Vector and raster graphics (or bitmap) graphics. There are some major differences between the two graphics formats, and you need to understand these differences to determine when to use each format. This article will look at two different formats and when to use each.
Vector Graphics
vector graphics is a graphic image format created by applications such as Adobe Illustrator, Coral draw, or free inkscape open source applications. They are sometimes referred to as image applications. A vector graphics store different information for raster graphics in that it does not use pixels. A record of a particular coordinate vector graphics in your file as a reference point, then record information such as gradient lines, and thickness as a formula. So, when you edit a file that you do not edit the pixels on the screen, you add and change information that formula. Therefore, vector graphics are completely scalable. No matter how small or how large your image on screen, not the size that determines how large your image file size. drawing vector graphics come in many different file types depending on the application that created them. common formats including EPS, AI, CDR, and SVG.
Raster Graphics
Raster graphics is a graphic image format created by applications like Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Paint, Corel Paint, and free open-source application Gimp. They are sometimes referred to as painting applications. Raster graphic image format stores information about files as pixels. Pixels are tiny dots that are used to create your image. The greater the resolution, the more pixels, the larger the image file size will be. There are various types of raster charts are used to compress the file size by using various different techniques. For example Gif file formats compress an image file size by simplifying the color information of an image. It only uses 256 colors. Jpeg is a raster image format, which saves the file size by using algorithms that simplify detail by analyzing pixel information. The higher the compression of files, more details will be discarded.
The application should I use?
Both applications have strengths and weaknesses. Raster graphics applications typically have a variety of photo effects and photo editing functions. This makes it ideal raster graphics applications for editing photos. Also any pictures where you need a variety of full color, raster graphics are more appropriate. vector graphics are more suitable for drawing an image from scratch. For example, if you design a logo from scratch or draw a cartoon character. Both projects will benefit from the scalability of vector graphics applications, and other tools in vector applications designed specifically to help with the project drawings.
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