This document discusses vector graphics and raster graphics. Vector graphics use mathematical equations to define points and can be scaled to any resolution without losing quality, while raster graphics use a grid of pixels that become pixelated when scaled up. Common file formats are AI, PDF, SVG for vector graphics and PNG, JPEG, GIF for raster graphics. Software like Illustrator and Inkscape are used for vectors, while Photoshop and Gimp are used for rasters. Overall, vectors are more flexible and suitable for more applications.

1. Digital Media 12
By: Isabelle Huang
Sept 29, 2020

2. Vector
Graphics
Raster
Graphics
Graphics created based on
mathematical equations that
define points on a cartesian
plane. Vector graphics have an
unique advantage over raster
graphics in which they could be
rescale to any resolution while
remaining smooth.
Also called Bitmap graphics.
These are a type of digital
graphics that use a rectangle
grid of pixels to represent an
image. Scaling down the raster
graphics are easy. However,
unlike vector graphics, scaling up
these images would make them
pixelated.

3. File Type & Softwares
Vector Graphic File Format Raster Graphic File Format
Adobe Illustrator (AI) XnView (PNG)
Sketch (PDF, SVG, PSD) Adobe Photoshop (JPEG)
Inkscape (SVG) Gimp (GIF)
* These are not the only softwares that are capable of creating these files, they are just
an example.

4. Vector graphic: AI Raster Graphic: PNG
Example #1

5. Vector graphic: SVG
Raster Graphic: JPEG
Example #2

6. Vector graphic: PDF Raster Graphic: GIF
Example #3

7. Which One is Better?
Although vector graphics are not the main-stream
file type, or not yet the main-stream file type, their
advantage is obvious. They are more flexible and
malleable which makes them suitable for more
applications. Therefore, vector graphics appear to
be a better choice if you have the softwares that
support this type of files.