vector?

[cbcmary]

If I'm looking for a graphic or illustration, what is the importance of buying a 'vector' style vs jpeg, etc. Totally ignorant here.

thanks
mary

[[Admin] skstarkiller]

Scalability. A vector image can be re sized to any size you want whereas jpeg or raster image can be scaled down, but not up without distortion.

[petereit]

Vector images also transition well between different mediums: web sites, video, postcards, posters, etc.

[Arlin]

In a nutshell:
Vector graphics are composed of lines, curves, & shapes filled with a color. Best suited for logos, cartoons, text, and things with sharp edges.
Raster graphics are composed of lots of dots of color. Best suited for photos & images with lots of fine detail.

If you enlarge a vector graphic, it will not become blurry like a raster graphic.