Vector and Raterized Images

Quite a few people have asked me what a Vector image is, so I thought I would let you know the differences.

A vector image is an image that is not made of pixels and for that reason it is infinity scalable.

Why would I want this?
Well with a Raterized picture it is made up of pixels. When you resize a raterized picture those pixels are shifted around and you eventually loose quality. So Vector images are handy when you know they are going to be scaled to different sizes.


This picture is a great way to show the differences between vector and raterized.

Photoshop works with raterized images where Illustrator works with vector images.

Vector is also a type of art style. Many images are considered "vector" images even if they were created with raterized program.

Heres an example