Vector Versus Raster Format

Vector Versus Raster Format

Vector Versus Raster Format

  • Vector Graphics use geometrical elements such as points, lines, curves, and shapes, which are all based on mathematical equations, to represent images in computer graphics.

Vector
  • Raster Graphic images or bitmaps are a data structure representing a generally rectangular grid of pixels, or points of color, such as a photo, viewable via a monitor, paper, or other display medium.

Raster
  • So as an example, Illustrator is a Vector-Based Program, and Photoshop is a Raster-Based Program. 

  • Most Vector programs can export their designs as a SVG/DXF file which can then be opened in Trace.