When it comes to getting a logo for your website you have to think about a lot of different things. But never underestimate the importance of the format. When it comes to the graphical format you have two main options raster and vector.

Yes, both sound like quite futuristic terms don’t they? But both raster and vector formats have been used for several years. While they do the same job, they are both very different so let’s contrast and compare them.

There are advantages to changing a raster image, which is typically one with pixels such as PNG or JPG files, to a vector image which is AI, EPS, PDF and SVG. This is because the more you blow up or zoom in on a raster-based image, the more you see the artifacts and pixilation. The result is that raster-based images are quite limited in their application when it comes to changing size.

Vector-based images use shapes and lines which removes the pixelization when it is enlarged. While at the same size, both raster and vector images may look the same…

You’ll find vector images used for a wide range of graphic designs, ranging from logos to illustrations to basic images because they have clean lines which can be rescaled to any size without losing its sharpness. While most vector images are created from scratch, you can vectorize an image from another source, such as JPG for example, by following these steps when using Adobe Illustrator.

Bitmaps represent the natural state of images, sometimes called raster images that are rendered using columns and rows of pixels. This is much like what you see when viewing television screens from an up-close perspective. You can find bitmap-type images everywhere on the internet, which includes the ever-popular .PNG and .JPEG images.

However, if you want to change the size of a bitmap image, you will also affect its overall quality. This means that the smaller you make the image, the fewer columns and rows of pixels will be used and the result will be more jagged lines and less…

Finding vector images or graphics can be a major time consuming task! With Pixsector you can minimize the time you spend on finding images and maximize the quality of your work. It offers a large library of free graphics, vector images, templates, icons, mockups and more and has extensive options. You can always rely on the selection and range for all your needs. In order to offer users with the best and most varied options, pixsector keeps its selection updated and adds new items on a regular basis. You can share your own collection too. It’s absolutely FREE!