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Q: Why does a vector not lose image quality when it is scaled compared to a bitmap?
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What are the disadvantages of bitmap graphics?

You can not enlarge bitmap images without losing quality and bitmap images are larger in size then vector.


What are the similarities of bitmap and vector graphics?

Difference between a vector and bitmap graphics is that a vector is a format of a drawing whereas bitmap is a format of a photo. * the advantages of a vector is that the drawing can be stretched to any size without ruining the quality and bitmap is faster to display .Bitmap graphics as being stored in a literal fashion, then Vector Graphics, stored representative are their opposites


Is GIMP vector or bitmap?

Not sure Vector i think


Does indesign use bitmap or vector?

One can import both vector and raster/bitmap image formats into InDesign.


What does bitmap mean Bitmap?

Vector and bitmap are both image files. Bitmapped images are images that are stored on a pixel by pixel basis and because of this, when you enlarge the image it can appear blocky. A vector image is constructed from dots, lines, shapes, etc. Each part has a particular position within the image with it's own dimensions. Because vector images are constructed using images, they can be enlarged without loss of image quality. Vector images do not get the blocky appearance of an enlarged bitmap image.


What is the difference between vector and rester?

Main difference is that you can enlarge vector graphics without lose of quality. Vector graphics can be scaled and changed at any time without any lose of quality or appearance while raster images can lose sharpness and quality when you scale or change them.


What does Vector and Bitmap mean?

Vector and bitmap are both image files. Bitmapped images are images that are stored on a pixel by pixel basis and because of this, when you enlarge the image it can appear blocky. A vector image is constructed from dots, lines, shapes, etc. Each part has a particular position within the image with it's own dimensions. Because vector images are constructed using images, they can be enlarged without loss of image quality. Vector images do not get the blocky appearance of an enlarged bitmap image.


What are some similarities between a bitmap graphic and a vector graphic?

Photoshop can not save vector image but you can work with vector shapes inside Photoshop. There are many similarities, you can add elements to image like type, shape, change color... big difference is that you can not enlarge bitmap image without losing quality.


What is two types of resolution?

Vector and Bitmap.


What is the difference between vector and bitmap graphics?

Both are graphics both are editable both are software


What are the three most commonly used file extensions for bitmap and vector?

For Vector it's .png .tif/.tiff .gif For Bitmap it's .bmp .jpg/.jpeg .gif


How are Flash images different from bitmap images?

swf is vector format, that means image can be re sized without loss of quality, but if you place bitmap or raster image in swf file when resized (enlarged) image will appear blurry.