The fundamental difference between Vector and Bitmap

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Hello MNA friend, Welcome back to MNA-69. And may you remain in the mercy of God Almighty "Amen". On this occasion, we will discuss "The fundamental difference between Vector and Bitmap".

     For those of you who have jobs in the world of graphic design, it is very important for you to know the difference between Vector and Bitmap. Working in the world of graphic design require you to understand the image formats. Where you can choose the quality of the picture to suit your needs. Knowing the difference between Vector and Bitmap is the goal for you to print good and quality images, not damaged or blur. You can choose Vector or Bitmap images as needed after knowing the difference between them.

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Vector itself is a digital image, based on mathematical equations. Vector images have good quality, when zoomed or scaled down the image does not break. This is because the Vector is an image formed from a combination of dots and lines that form an object. While Bitmap is a representation of a graphical image, it consists of dots that are arranged and stored in computer memory. The value of each point of the Bitmap image is preceded by 1 bit of data if the image is black and white, and more if the image is colored.

 For more details please refer to the following reviews:

 1. Arrangement
   Vector Images arranged geometric objects, made based on mathematical calculations. While the Bitmap image is compiled object, where the object is referred to as a pixel. 

2. Nature
   Vector images have properties that are not affected by resolution, while Bitmap images are affected by their resolution.

 3. Image when in Zion
   When zoomed, Vector images will not break, break or blur. While the Bitmap image if the zoom and cross the tolerance limit then the image will be broken and damaged.

 4. Size
   If the Vector image is stored then the size is relatively small, while the Bitmap image has a relatively large size.

 5. Usefulness 

   Vector images are suitable for illustrations, such as logos and other designs that favor the simplicity of the shape. While Bitmap images can be used for complex images. Where the various colors and shapes are quite diverse, for example, the camera shots.

 6. Storage format
   Storage formats for Vector images include AI, FH, CDR, and EPS. While the storage format for Bitmap images is TIF, PSD, GIF, JPEG, and BMP.

 7. Supportive applications
   Appropriate application or program used to process Vector image Coreldraw, Macromedia Freehand and also Adobe Illustrator. While the application to process images that are AdobePhotoshop Bitmap, MS Paint, and Corel Photopaint.

   By knowing the formatting and the differences between the two images, you will more easily understand the performance of both. That way you also choose the image format according to your needs, either Vector or Bitmap. Selection of image format as needed will maximize you can print a good picture and quality. Take advantage of the Vector and Bitmap differences to choose the best image format.

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