From Keynote and Powerpoint documents to websites and instruction manuals, most modern documents have at least one embedded image, even if it’s just a logo. Let’s discuss a bit about raster vs. vector image files, the pros and cons of each, and how to deal with them. So, Diving right in — Raster vs. Vector. All image files fit into one of two categories…

Let’s continue our discussion by talking about image file types, compression, and transparencies. There are a few file types associated with vector images – the most popular or familiar being SVG, AI, and PDF. SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphic, and it is the most compatible, pure XML-based vector format. The SVG file is an open standard supported by the W3C…