Now you can use a program online to convert your bitmap graphics in vector graphics for free – VectorMagic. So if you don’t have an expensive program like Adobe Illustrator you just can use this program, which was developed by some smart guys at Stanford University. unfortunately since last week you have to pay for the service. Not much though.
Hae!? What?!!? Excuse Me?!?
For everybody who doesn’t know what is Vector or Bitmap, here is the video of this program how to use it and a short explanation:
Bitmap Graphic and Vector Graphic – What’s the different?
Bitmap graphics are composed of pixels, each of which contains specific color information
Usually the larger the display size, the larger the file size. A disadvantage of a Bitmap Graphic is when you scale it to a bigger size, the image gets chunky looking. The filename extension of a bitmapped type is usually PSD, BMP, TIF, JPG, GIF and some more.
You can not see any difference between the two logos in this post, but if you click on them, you see it 400% bigger. Now you clearly see the difference between both files.
Vector Graphic – Geometry is King
Vector graphics consist of points, lines, and curves which, when combined, can form complex objects. These objects can be filled with solid colors, gradients, and even patterns. Vector graphics are mathematical creations. It can be scaled at any size without losing any quality.
Here a quick Comparison:
|
Bitmap Graphic |
Vektor Graphic |
Able to scale without any quality lost |
Nope, the image gets pixelate |
Yeah |
File size |
File size gets bigger if the image is bigger |
File size remains the same independent the image size |
Working on Photos |
For sure |
Not really, the photo loses on detail |
Working on a simple Logo Graphic |
You can, but not the best solution |
Of course |
Convert to the other format |
possible, but needs work |
No problem at all |
When to use? |
Photos |
Logos and other graphic, which you will use in different sizes |
There are much more difference between Bitmap and Vector, if you are more interested, you can check out this excellent post PhotoshopSupport.com
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Tags: Bitmap Graphic, Vector Graphic, VectorMagic
April 25th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
I am Very happy that you had posted some information about Bitmap and Vector graphics. I used a lot of this information for my School project and it helped me very much! So a big thank’s for that! ^.^ You have Made me very happy. Tschuss! xx
April 25th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Hey Fiona,
glad I could help with this post.
Hope I will write more helpful posts for you and every reader.
April 26th, 2008 at 11:57 am
THANKS! will be much apresiated!
February 27th, 2009 at 4:56 am
you is da bomb. ctrl c + ctrl v ftw ^^
September 23rd, 2010 at 4:13 am
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