Unlike raster images, vectors are basically math. Vector-based programs include Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Inkscape, and Affinity Designer. Unless you're making the designs smaller, a raster image not very flexible when it comes to resizing. Likewise, if you resize a design from 100% to 800% it would become even more blurry and pixelated. That way, if you find yourself in need to resize, you would be making your image smaller rather than larger.Īs you can see, at 800% zoom the individual pixels for the design are very visible.

Because of this, it's recommended you work at a larger size than your intended output. Raster images are best for illustrations and paintings that would not require them to be blown up in size. You can resize your files, but making them larger may cause pixelation and distortion of the image. Your image size is determined by the original size of your file as is the overall image resolution (DPI) Images in raster programs are basically handled as pixels. Raster-based programs include Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, Sketchbook Pro, and GIMP. While most programs look like they all work the same way, it's important to understand the way they handle files and even artwork can be very different. In order to digitally create images for your Artist Shop, you'll need to use a graphics program.

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