Vector vs Raster: What Do I UseCousins, Carrie
Bit map or Raster images are common images created with pixel-based programs or captured with a camera or scanner. Vector graphics are created with vector software and are common for images that will be applied onto a physical product.
Raster and vector graphics formats are both useful in the right situation. Learn the difference, and choose the right one for your next design project.
knowing when to use each format can make a significant difference in the final outcome of a project. Let’s go ahead and compareraster vs vector!
RASTERvs.VECTOR Whenusinggraphicsprogramstoset-upyourfiles,itis extremelyimportanttounderstandthedifferencebetweena rasterfileandavectorfile. RASTER •Definedbypixels •Non-scaleable •Resolutiondependent •Continuoustone,photographicqualities •Alwaysuseforphotos ...
Smaller file sizes: Vector files are typically smaller than raster files, as they only store mathematical instructions, not pixel data. Easy to edit: Individual elements of a vector image can be easily modified without affecting the rest of the image. Best uses for Vector Graphics: Logos and ...
Raster vs. vector files: frequently asked questions What is a raster file? Raster files are images built from pixels — tiny color squares that, in great quantity, can form highly detailed images such as photographs. The more pixels an image has, the higher quality it will be, and vice ve...
Pixel art vs. vector art One of the primary differences between the two formats is the structure. Raster images are made up of a finite number of pixels. Vector art, on the other hand, is deeply rooted in mathematical equations or geometric shapes; hence, its data is more about lines, ...
• How are roads portrayed in vector and raster? • Which feature type do you think is the most time consuming to produce? • Which type shows the most detail? • Give two examples when it would be best to use vector data. • Give two examples when it would be best to use ...
Vector vs Raster: Spatial Data Types It’s not always straightforward which spatial data type you should use for your maps. In the end, it really comes down to how the cartographer conceptualizes the feature on their map. Do you want to work with pixels or coordinates?Raster data works wit...