Vector graphics are computer graphics images that are defined in terms of 2D points, which are connected by lines and curves to form polygons and other shapes. A vector is a representation of both a quantity and a direction at the same time. Chippin' in, in case anyone still wants to create vector elements in Photoshop (to use with raster images, for example, or for any other situation). The tool Photoshop has that allows you to work with vector graphics, is the Pen Tool. The basic operation of the Pen Tool involves clicking around the Photoshop canvas to make points appear.
Raster (or bitmap) images are described by an array or map of bits within a rectangular grid of pixels or dots. Vector images are described by lines, shapes, and other graphic image components stored in a format that incorporates geometric formulas for rendering the image elements.
Raster (bitmap) image: At 100% the bitmap, or raster, version of the image looks almost the same as the vector version. Notice that as soon as the raster version is scaled, the pixels on the edge begin to show and the edges no longer look smooth.
Vector image: The vector image is created by defining points and curves. (This vector image was created using Adobe Illustrator.) When vector graphics are scaled, the edges remain crisp and sharp no matter the size.
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Raster (or bitmap) images are described by an array or map of bits within a rectangular grid of pixels or dots. Vector images are described by lines, shapes, and other graphic image components stored in a format that incorporates geometric formulas for rendering the image elements.
Raster (bitmap) image:At 100% the image looks almost the same as the vector version (below). Notice that as soon as the image is scaled, the pixels on the edge begin to show and the edges no longer look smooth.
Vector image:The vector image is created by defining points and curves. (This vector image was created using Adobe Illustrator.) When vector graphics are scaled, the edges remain crisp and sharp no matter the size.
Pen tools (Pen, Freeform Pen, magnetic pen option)
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