Raster vs Vector Graphics

Distinguishing between raster and vector formats is important for print because they are different in how they store information and form the visual that is your digital graphic. 


Raster Graphics

  • Raster graphics are made up of tiny rectangular pixels arranged in a grid to represent an image.
  • The format can support a wide range of colours and depict subtle graduated tones. It is well suited for displaying continuous-tone images such as photographs or shaded drawings, along with other detailed images.
  • Raster files have a scaling limit. If enlarged too much, ‘pixelation’ occurs (the pixels become perceptible) and the image becomes blurry.


Vector Graphics

  • Vector art are illustrations made up of beziér curves (or commonly called a ‘path’ in image manipulation programs). 
  • A path is a continuous line made of coordinates joined by means of a formula. Due to the smooth clean lines of paths, vector art is suitable for line drawings, diagrams and graphics such as logos.
  • Paths are intuitive to modify, can be scaled indefinitely and are not bound by the limitation of rasterisation. 


If you have questions about your graphic files and need advice before you design your artwork, contact us and we'll help you work out what graphics works best for your next print job!

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