The raster image size is based upon the resolution (dpi) and the physical size of the image. The vector file size is based upon the number of vectors required to represent the raster file: Say the raster image is comprised of curved lines and the vectorizing software mode selected only creates vector files comprised of straight lines, arcs and circles. In this mode the resultant vectors of the curves have to be represented by an arc, or a line or a circle.

If you have raster artwork (jpg, gif, psd, tif, bmp, Photoshop eps) or vector artwork with placed graphics, you can get the files converted into a useable format by CopyArtwork.Com for as little as $14.00. To get your art converted, visit CopyArtwork.Com by clicking the "Convert my file" link below CopyArtwork.Com will provide you an Illustrator file of your art in vector format. They will also provide a jpg for your viewing purposes only. Turnaround is 24-48 hours. See similar questions...

A raster image is roughly equivalent to a newspaper photograph. If you look closely you see that it is made up of lots of small dots. The density of these dots is referred to by resolution, measured in dots per inch (stated as 'dpi'). Raster files are stored in many file formats, TIFF is a common example. Vectors are used to describe specific objects defining their size, position and geometry. The image seen on screen in a CAD application is only a visual representation of the vector file. See similar questions...

Vector is the file format you use when the image is made with paths and fills, It's the only format you can cut vinyl from. Raster would be used for photos, complex images, gradation colors and all other images containing more than two or three colors. Raster images can only be printed. Vector images can be printed or computer cut. See similar questions...

These terms are used to classify the type of data a graphics file contains. Raster files (also called bitmapped files) contain graphics information described as pixels, such as photographic images. Vector files contain data described as mathematical equations and are typically used to store line art and CAD information. Vector files have the additional capability of being scaleable meaning that ordinarily, no image editing is necessary. See similar questions...

There are a couple of ways. The best and quickest way, if you can open the file, is to zoom in on the edge of a letter. If you see lots of little squares (pixels or bitmaps), you have a raster file. If it looks clean like a line that you draw with a ballpoint pin, you more than likely have a vector file. The second way is to look at the file extension. See similar questions...

Raster files are excellent for visual purposes - after all they are a picture of the original image. Adobe Photoshop, Corel and other excellent raster editing softwares are available to enable you to edit raster images. However all CAD software (and some graphics drawing packages) use vector objects instead of rasters. The primary benefits are ability to precisely describe, create, scale and manipulate individual objects. There's also efficiency in storage and output to plotters or printers. See similar questions...

Yes. Just click on any normal sized image (320x240) and you'll get to see the larger (640x480) image. If you are a Bonaire WebCams registered member (free or paid), you will also be offered a small menu under each live WebCam image which will let you see the other sizes of the image you are viewing. Top See similar questions...

Vector based artwork is an outline path of the object that needs to be cut. Please convert to "curves" or "paths" before sending. These files can be created in Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw. If your art was created by a graphic designer, they might provide you with this file type. AI and EPS files are vector based formats. Some vector file extensions are: eps, .ai, .dxf, .cdr. See similar questions...

Yes, starting from Version 3, SymmetryWorks fully supports raster images. Use a part of the image or the entire image. Switch between separate and blended units of repetition with a single click. Or, if your image is relatively simple, convert it to vector art using the Illustrator auto-trace tool or a specialized program such as Adobe Streamline or FreeSoft's Silhouette plug-in. See similar questions...

A raster image is a scanned or placed image that can be in color, gray scale, or black and white, whose clarity is dependent upon the resolution. The resolution of a raster graphic is the number of dots, pixels or lines per inch of graphic. Therefore, the higher the resolution, the crisper the image. See similar questions...

The file extensions of images created in packages that output in Vector format are .ai, .fh, .cdr or .eps. See similar questions...

Yes, this is a facility in TracTrix for CAD and is a handy way to check that the vectors represent the raster image. See similar questions...

Raster objects are made up of pixels and are considered resolution dependent because they contain a fixed number of pixels that are used to create the image. They will lose quality if enlarged beyond the number of pixels needed in a particular use. Since there is a fixed and therefore a limited number of pixels, the image becomes fuzzy as it is enlarged. See similar questions...

A raster file looks like a series of lines but is, in fact, a series of dots close enough to appear as smooth lines. See similar questions...