RASTER AND VECTOR IMAGES

The first classification method divides images into either raster or vector graphics. Raster graphics, also called bitmap graphics, refer to images where the color value of each pixel is stored. Vector graphics refer to graphic images where the graphics are stored as objects. Examples of programs that operate on vector graphics are Microsoft Word, Adobe Illustrator, and Macromedia Flash.

With raster images, as they are zoomed or magnified they become blurry, unclear, or pixilated. Vector images, on the other hand, appear clear regardless of how many times they are zoomed. Furthermore, the information in raster images cannot be easily edited or searched since they simply contain the color value of each pixel needed to display the image. Price $50 $30 H2O