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Raster Files Versus Vector Files: By:-Rahma Taha Ali 2023006552

The document compares raster and vector file formats. Raster files store images as grids of pixels while vector files use geometric shapes and equations. Vector files can scale to any size without quality loss and are ideal for logos and diagrams, while raster files are suitable for photos due to rich detail.

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Raster Files Versus Vector Files: By:-Rahma Taha Ali 2023006552

The document compares raster and vector file formats. Raster files store images as grids of pixels while vector files use geometric shapes and equations. Vector files can scale to any size without quality loss and are ideal for logos and diagrams, while raster files are suitable for photos due to rich detail.

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Raster files versus vector files

By:- Rahma Taha Ali


2023006552
Raster file is a type of image file format that stores data as a grid of pixels. Each pixel in the grid
contains information about color and intensity, allowing the representation of complex images.
Common raster file formats include JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, and TIFF. They are widely used for
photographs, digital artwork, and other graphics where detail and color variation are important
.
Vector file is a type of image file format that represents images using geometric shapes such as
points, lines, curves, and polygons. Instead of storing information about individual pixels like
raster files, vector files store mathematical equations that define the shapes and their attributes
(such as color, stroke, and fill).

Vector files can be scaled to any size without losing quality because the shapes are defined
mathematically, making them ideal for logos, illustrations, diagrams, and other graphics where
scalability and crisp edges are important. Common vector file formats include SVG (Scalable
Vector Graphics), AI (Adobe Illustrator), EPS (Encapsulated PostScript), and PDF (Portable
Document Format)

Resolution:
Raster files have a fixed resolution determined by the number of pixels they contain. Enlarging a
raster image beyond its original resolution can lead to pixelation and loss of quality.
Vector files are resolution-independent, as they are based on mathematical equations defining
shapes. They can be scaled to any size without losing quality.

Uses:
Raster files are suitable for complex images with rich detail, such as photographs and digital
artwork.
Vector files are ideal for graphics that require scalability and crisp edges, like logos,
illustrations, and diagrams.

File Sizes:
Raster files can have larger file sizes, especially for high-resolution images, due to the amount of
pixel data they contain.
Vector files tend to have smaller file sizes compared to raster files, as they only store
mathematical equations defining shapes.
Compatibility and Conversion:
Raster files are widely supported by various software applications and platforms. They can be
converted between different raster formats, although conversions may lead to some loss of
quality.
Vector files may require specific software to view and edit them, but they can be converted to
raster formats for compatibility. Converting vector files to raster files usually doesn't
compromise quality.

File Types and Extensions:


Common raster file types include JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, and TIFF. These files typically have
extensions like .jpg, .png, .gif, .bmp, and .tiff.
Common vector file types include SVG, AI, EPS, and PDF. These files usually have extensions
like .svg, .ai, .eps, and .pdf.

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