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Web Graphics - Vector vs Bitmap

Trying to figure out the world of graphicsand some are more popular than others. The
can get confusing. Knowing what to use andchoices can be overwhelming if you're not
when to use it can give anyone a headache.familiar with image file formats. As stated
However, the building block of all graphicabove, graphics are either Vector of Bitmap.
images rests on the shoulders of the VectorBelow is a list of file formats that fall
vs. Bitmap image. Once you know theunder  those  two  headings:
difference between these two categories,
you'll be on your way to understanding all-  Vector  file  formatso  EPSo  AIo  WMF
about  graphics.
-  Bitmap  file formatso BMPo TIFFo JPEGo GIF
Graphic images basically fall into two
categories: vector images and bitmap images.All graphic design programs have "native
(Vector vs. Bitmap) If you're going to beformats". The native format is what files are
designing for the web or print, it'ssaved as in their raw form. For example,
necessary to know the difference betweenPhotoshop's native format is PSD;
vector and bitmap. Otherwise, you may end upIllustrator's native format is AI. You should
wasting precious time creating files andalways save a copy of your image in your
saving them into formats that you won't beprogram's native format. This enables you to
able to use. Here's a crash course to get youedit the image at a later date. Once the
going.image is saved as a TIFF, JPG, BMP, or GIF,
it  can  no  longer  be  edited.
Vector images and bitmap images are composed
of different elements. Vector images areCurrently, the only formats that can be
composed of lines and curves. When viewed upviewed on the web are the two bitmap files
close, the lines appear smooth and fluid.GIF and JPEG. Considering the limitations of
Vector images look great in printed form. Inbitmaps, the format is hardly ever used
fact, most printed graphics that aren'toutside of website images. If you're working
photographs are vector images. Vector imageswith vector images to be printed, be careful
retain their clarity and crispness no matterwhen saving an EPS. EPS files only print
how  often  they're  resized.clearly when printed using a PostScript
printer. They can be printed to
On the other hand, bitmap images are composednon-PostScript printers, but the resolution
of pixels. Viewing a bitmap up close revealswill  be  low.
hundreds of little jagged squares. Bitmap
images are basically only good for webWhew...that's a lot to comprehend, and
graphics because they don't print clearly.there's more. In fact, there are books on the
The jagged pixel edges make images appearsubject. If you're new to design, don't try
fuzzy  and  blurry.to learn everything at once. Just take it
slow and learn all you can about the subject.
File  formatsYou'll be creating great graphics before you
know it.
There are hundreds of graphics file formats,



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