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Vector vs. Raster: A Little Guide
The print and graphic design industries each work with both vector and raster file types....
The print and graphic design industries each work with both vector and raster file types.
So, what’re the differences?
I’ve created this little guide to help teach the basics between the two types of graphics.
Let’s go!
Vector Graphics
Vector graphics are built from mathematical formulas or paths with anchor points in order to create the image.
Creating vector graphics is basically just illustrating an image using lines and curves. Because of this, they can be resized to humungous sizes without losing any image quality. Imagine a logo on a billboard and it is most likely vector art.
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