The representation of a digital image as points, lines and other geometric entities. All computer-aided design (CAD), drawing and diagramming programs create vector images (see graphics formats).

In the first of this 'FOSS v proprietary' series we looked at some of the best software for editing and manipulating bitmap images. With digital photography such programs replace the earlier darkroom ...

Scalable Vector Graphics, or SVG, has languished as a graphics format on the Web, but now the stars are aligned for its success, Google argues. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...

The first part of this two-part feature on vector editing tools outlined the history and background of vector image creation and examined Inkscape, an open-source vector editing application, and ...

On Tuesday, Adobe announced major updates to AI image synthesis features across several products, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Express. The updates include three new generative AI ...

Vector Recoloring generates variations of vector images in different color schemes to help graphic designers select the best version for their project. Vector Recoloring generates variations of vector ...

Since vector images can be embedded in PDFs, it is possible to extract these graphics if they are required for use elsewhere. As vector images do not distort when resized, they can be useful when ...

The best free Adobe Illustrator alternatives serve up all the essential tools artists need for vector editing without requiring a Creative Cloud subscription. There's ...