vector graphics

Computer graphic image defined by points, lines and curves

Entitytype of graphics Wikibase reason for preferred rankQ170130

Also known as vector image · vector graphic

Instance of: type of graphics
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Subclass of: image

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Vector graphics are a form of computer graphics in which visual images are created directly from geometric shapes defined on a Cartesian plane, such as points, lines, curves and polygons. The associated mechanisms may include vector display and printing hardware, vector data models and file formats, as well as the software based on these data models. Vector graphics are an alternative to raster or bitmap graphics, with each having advantages and disadvantages in specific situations.

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Opposite of: raster graphics
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1.“Adobe Illustrator for Vector Graphics”filipposfragkogiannis.com/news/adobe-illustrator-for-vector-graphicsRetrieved 2024-05-19
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