Vectors and Rasters
Terms
Human brains
Processes
File types
100

These images are composed of mathematical paths, or lines, that connect to make shapes.

What is vector images.


"On the other hand, vector images are composed of mathematical paths, or lines, that connect to make shapes."
https://www.vandelaydesign.com/raster-vs-vector/

100

This is a unit of measurement used to describe the number of printed dots within an inch of an image printed by a printer. 

What is DPI (Dots per inch). 

"DPI: DPI (dots per inch) is a unit of measurement used to describe the number of printed dots within an inch of an image printed by a printer."

https://www.vandelaydesign.com/raster-vs-vector/

100

Which system in humans collects up to 80% of all the sensory data recieved from the environment?

What is visual system.

"In humans, the visual system collects up to 80% of all the sensory data received from the environment."

https://neurosciencenews.com/image-processing-brain-10793/

100

This is the process of converting a vector image into a bitmap image.

What is rasterizing. 

"Rasterizing is the process of converting a vector image into a bitmap image."

https://www.vandelaydesign.com/raster-vs-vector/

100

This file type can be used to save vector files for sharing so it would be in a format most users can open.

What is PDF.

"Vector images are not as accessible as rasters, but you can save your vector image as a vector PDF for sharing, as that’s a format most users can open. "

https://www.vandelaydesign.com/raster-vs-vector/

200
As raster images are resolution-dependent, this is what they will become when you enlarge them. 

What is blurry or pixelated.

"Raster images are resolution-dependent, meaning they will become blurry, or pixelated, when you enlarge them."

https://www.vandelaydesign.com/raster-vs-vector/

200

This is a synonym of raster image.

What is bitmap. 

"Like we mentioned above, raster images, or bitmaps as they are often called, are digital images that are made up of pixels."

https://www.vandelaydesign.com/raster-vs-vector/

200

This is how much faster the human brain processes visual content compared to text. 

What is 60,000 times.

"In fact, the human brain processes visual content 60,000 times faster than text."

https://www.wix.com/blog/2022/07/vector-art/

200

This is what Photoshop does to pixels. 

What is manipulating with the color of pixels. 

"Photoshop is a sophisticated paint program, because everything the program does relies on manipulating the color of pixels."

https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/what-are-vector-graphics

200

These are the most beloved and widely-used vector graphics formats for Mac and Windows.


What is EPS, PDF, SVG and AI.

"Among the most beloved and widely-used vector graphics formats for Mac and Windows are EPS, PDF, SVG, and AI."

https://amadine.com/useful-articles/what-is-vector-graphics

300

You will never see this if you zoom in on a vector image.

What is pixels. 

"The unique feature of a vector graphic is that no matter how much you zoom in on a vector image on your Mac, you will never see the pixels."

https://amadine.com/useful-articles/what-is-vector-graphics

300

Tiny square unit of color

What is pixel.

"The main difference between raster and vector images is raster images are composed of pixels, which are tiny square units of color."

https://www.vandelaydesign.com/raster-vs-vector/

300
Which image type tend to be harder to edit? 

What is raster images.

"Raster images tend to be harder to edit than vector images."

https://www.vandelaydesign.com/raster-vs-vector/


300

Raster graphics require this so that the image size is not too large and does not overload the page.

What is optimization. 


"Raster graphics also require optimization so that the image size is not too large and does not overload the page."

https://amadine.com/useful-articles/what-is-vector-graphics

300

What is a container format of bitmaps and vector primitives?

What is EPS.

"Encapsulated PostScript is a container format of bitmaps and vector primitives. This is a relatively versatile file format supported by most of the vector graphics editors (including Amadine for Mac and Adobe Illustrator). This format has a lot of versions, but each program supports EPS only up to a certain version."

https://amadine.com/useful-articles/what-is-vector-graphics

400

These images are best for creating logos, graphic designs, illustrations, and typography because you’ll never have to worry about image quality, whether it’s being printed on a business card or a billboard because they are the same resolution at any size.

What is vector images. 

"Vector images are best for creating logos, graphic designs, illustrations, and typography — You’ll never have to worry about image quality, whether it’s being printed on a business card or a billboard because vectors are the same resolution at any size."

https://www.vandelaydesign.com/raster-vs-vector/


400

This is a is a unit of measurement used to describe the resolution of a raster image. 

What is PPI (pixels per inch).


"PPI (pixels per inch) is a unit of measurement used to describe the resolution of a raster image.  The higher the PPI of an image, the higher the resolution."

https://www.vandelaydesign.com/raster-vs-vector/

400

Including these in your website helps visitors to recognize and identify information.

What are graphics.

"Incorporating graphics into your web site is an important part of the online identity for your utility organization. It helps make the website more powerful visually, as well as creates a more humanized web experience by allowing visitors to quickly recognize and identify information."

https://www.powerfulweb.com/2021/05/how-vector-graphics-svg-improve-the-appearance-and-speed-of-your-utility-website/

400

This is the process of converting a vector image into a bitmap image.

What is rasterizing. 

"Rasterizing is the process of converting a vector image into a bitmap image."

https://www.vandelaydesign.com/raster-vs-vector/

400
This is XML based vector graphics format.

What is SVG.

"SVG

Scalable Vector Graphics is XML based. Initially this open vector graphics format was created to standardize vector graphics on the Web. SVG can be used on Mac, Windows, Linux, etc. It is supported by numerous web browsers."

https://amadine.com/useful-articles/what-is-vector-graphics

500

Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, Affinity Designer, CorelDRAW are common programs for this type of images.

What is vector.

"Common vector programs: Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, Affinity Designer, CorelDRAW"

https://www.vandelaydesign.com/raster-vs-vector/


500

These are most common raster images.

What is photographs. 

"Photographs are the most common raster images, but any digital graphic can be a raster."

https://www.vandelaydesign.com/raster-vs-vector/

500

This activity is an easy way for humans to understand whether the image is raster or vector. 

What is zooming. 

"If you’re uncertain, open the file with programs such as Adobe Illustrator or inspect it visually, e.g. with “Preview” on the Mac or with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader: If the image remains sharp even when you zoom in drastically, it is a vector file. If not, it is composed of pixels. "


https://www.prinux.com/en/what-is-a-vector-graphic-why-is-it-important-for-printing/

500

This can't be done with raster images without losing quality.

What is scaling. 

"You cannot scale your images without losing quality. Images are significantly disrupted due to enlargement."

https://www.prinux.com/en/what-is-a-vector-graphic-why-is-it-important-for-printing/

500
Raster images are commonly saved in these two formats.

What is JPG and PNG. 


"Raster images are commonly saved in JPG or PNG formats and are available for use in various solutions." 

https://amadine.com/useful-articles/what-is-vector-graphics