Vectorize Image into AI

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Edição de 09h08min de 17 de maio de 2013

Vectorizing or vectorization is a common technique used by graphic designers to redraw raster and bitmap based images into vector files like AI or EPS. This article will introduce the main aspects of this process which is very important for design, advertisement, printing, embroidery and digitizing. Images can be categorized as two types - raster or bitmap based images, they are made by dots or pixels – well known formats are JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP and etc. The other type is vector based images, and these files are based on dots, lines and fills – well know file types as EPS, SVG, AI, CDR and etc. The main difference between these image types, is that raster can’t be scaled, and vectors can. For example if you enlarge bitmap or raster image in size, the visual information and clearance will be lost and the image will get blurred, there will be image noise and bad quality unclear sectors. Vectors are quite opposite, because their mathematical algorithm gives a great option so they can be enlarged as much as you want, keeping their perfect appearance. Of course the both types have their strong and weak parts. Raster/bitmap images like JPG, GIF, and PNG are used usually for photograps and stuff from the “real world”. Vector files like AI & EPS are more related to design and CAD systems. Vectors are ideal for decorative graphics, symbols, silhouettes, clipart, illustrations, logos, signs, maps and etc. Vectorizing images into vector files is a process known also as vectorization or image conversion. Most popular softwares that can auto trace and convert images into vectors are Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw and Inkscape, but this is rough automated process and results usually are far from the original raster image. The best way of vectorizing any image into AI or EPS is with hand redraw by skilled professional designer. This is slow process which need precise knowledge and good experience so the vectorized result is good. Vecorizing services come handy when you have low resolution image file, that needs to be enlarged or used in any design or printing. In graphic design, vectorizing of images is everyday job, so using affordable vectorizing services is in great help for experienced designers who can save their time for the creative part of work. It’s common to have boring graphic, illustration, logo or other image resource that’s unclear and need hand redraw. Well know place for converting images into vectors in low prices and quick turnaround for less than 24 hours is image2vector.net. This is a great team of graphic designers that are specialized in vectorizing any image, logo or illustration into vectors.

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