Vector vs. Bitmap
- There are 2 different types of ways to draw graphics on a computer
- Adobe Photoshop uses something called pixels ( sometimes called rasters or bitmaps)
- Adobe Illustrator uses something called vector graphics
- Bitmap images (also known as raster images)
- Made up of pixels in a grid. Pixels are picture elements; tiny dots of individual color that make up what you see on the screen. All these tiny dots of color come together to form the image you see.
- Vector graphics
- Made up of many individual, scalable objects. These objects are defined by mathematical equations rather than pixels, so they always render at the highest quality. Objects may consist of lines, curves, and shapes with editable attributes such as color, fill, and outline.