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Vector vs Raster graphics format | What you should know - Ienaos - Jul 30, 2015
Raster:
A raster is a grid of x and y coordinates on a display space. (And for three-
dimensional images, a z coordinate.) A raster image file identifies which of
these coordinates to illuminate in monochrome or color values.
For example (zoomed in):
[img]http://vector-conversions.com/images/451x301xraster_vs_vector_1.jpg.pagespeed.ic.ZXuaeWGVZT.jpg[/img]
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Vector:
Vector graphics is the use of geometrical primitives such as points, lines,
curves, and shapes or polygons—all of which are based on mathematical
expressions—to represent images in computer graphics.
For Example (zoomed in):
[img]http://blog.transferexpress.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Vector-image.gif[/img]
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A comparison:
[img]http://vector-conversions.com/images/499x202xraster_vs_vector.jpg.pagespeed.ic.PVAMZOzrJb.jpg[/img]
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Popular raster programs are programs such as Adobe Photoshop; vector programs such as Adobe Illustrator.
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Vector graphics format is useful for: logo's, branding, illustrations, etc.
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Interested in vector graphics? Here's a video to get your started: