What is a Vector Graphic?
Vector graphics are computer graphics images that are defined in terms of 2D points, which are connected by lines and curves to form polygons and other shapes. Each of these points has a definite position on the x- and y-axis of the work plane and determines the direction of the path; further, each path may have various properties including values for stroke color, shape, curve, thickness, and fill. Vector graphics are commonly found today in the SVG, EPS, PDF or AI graphic file formats and are intrinsically different from the more common raster graphics file formats such as JPEG, PNG, APNG, GIF, and MPEG4.
Why do I need vector artwork for printing?
Vector art is ideal for printing since the art is made from a series of mathematical curves, it will print very crisply even when resized. For instance, one can print a vector logo on a small sheet of copy paper, and then enlarge the same vector logo to billboard size and keep the same crisp quality. A low-resolution raster graphic would blur or pixelate excessively if it were enlarged from business card size to billboard size. (The precise resolution of a raster graphic necessary for high-quality results depends on the viewing distance; e.g., a billboard may still appear to be of high quality even at low resolution if the viewing distance is great enough.)
If we regard typographic characters as images, then the same considerations that we have made for graphics apply even to the composition of written text for printing (typesetting). Older character sets were stored as bitmaps. Therefore, to achieve maximum print quality they had to be used at a given resolution only; these font formats are said to be non-scalable. High-quality typography is nowadays based on character drawings (fonts) which are typically stored as vector graphics, and as such are scalable to any size. Examples of these vector formats for characters are Postscript fonts and TrueType fonts.
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What is Vector Conversion?
Many companies do not have the vector file of their logo, and only have a raster image such as a .jpeg or .gif format from their website. But when these logos are required to be printed on a large scale, the raster versions of the logos need to be redrawn into a vector format to ensure crisp and high-quality reproduction of the logo on the final product. This process is known as vector conversion. In order to redraw a logo, you will have to submit the .jpg image to us and let Vector Pros take care of the rest.
What would be the delivery format of my logo(s)?
Logos are commonly delivered in PDF, AI and EPS format, unless requested in another format.
What is the time frame for Vector conversion?
Usually, depends on the complexity of the logo, but Vector Pros aims to complete simple to medium level designs within 1-2 business days.
What is the difference between a Vector and a Raster logo?
The main difference between vector and raster graphics is that raster graphics are composed of pixels, while vector graphics are composed of paths. A raster graphic, such as a gif or jpeg, is an array of pixels of various colors, which together form an image. Logos in vector format are scalable to any size and can be printed at any desired resolution. A raster logo is resolution dependent. When scaled, to a particularly larger size, they become “grainy” or “fuzzy”.
Why do I need vector artwork for printing?
Vector art is ideal for printing since the art is made from a series of mathematical curves, it will print very crisply even when resized. For instance, one can print a vector logo on a small sheet of copy paper, and then enlarge the same vector logo to billboard size and keep the same crisp quality.