Raster Vs Vector – The Ultimate Illustration Service Comparison Guide

In today's world of technology, many firms are turning to digitizing their artwork for faster and more accurate printing. Raster images are widely used in print production, but vector graphics have been the standard in web design since their introduction in the late 1990s. Here we compare raster vs. vector images, so that you can choose the best file format for your printing needs.

A vector is a digital artwork defined by its geometry and mathematical precision. Vector graphics consist of mathematically defined lines and curves, and images can be scaled to any size without degrading quality because they are mostly lines and closed shapes made up of lines.

Advantages of vector drawings

A vector is an advanced type of artwork that contains information about shape, color, and position. Compared with raster drawings, vectors are more accurate and detailed. They also allow artwork to be scaled without loss of quality. Vector art is great for any design, but it's handy for logos, illustrations, typography, and anywhere else that requires clear graphics with little blur.

Do you really need a vector map all the time?

Extremely complex images, such as photos or designs with many gradients, are not suitable for vector graphics because color information is critical in these types of images and it can vary in tiny pixels. Most printers don't really need "vector" art. They just need a clear image that can be processed by the printer. For example, printing and cutting machines don't even need to separate the color, so it makes no difference whether it's a vector or not - all you need is a clear image with a cutting line.

Why is our vector service superior to our competitors

There are many graphic design services available on the Web, but most use automated programs that are never perfect. All of our vector drawings are hand-drawn. They are sharp, clean and scalable, with no pixelation on any display. With vector services, you get a professional-looking logo that has no blurred edges. Vector graphics are great for logos, branding, and illustrations.

Vector graphics are a form of digital art in which images can be scaled to any size without compromising quality. Raster images, on the other hand, are pixelated and distorted when scaled. Unless you have very good resolution, in which case you don't need vector art, just a cleaned raster image.