Graphics in CorelDRAW

Graphics

There are two main types of computer graphics, these are vector graphics and bitmaps.

 

Vector Graphics

Vector graphics are those graphics which are  made of lines and curves, and they are generated from mathematical descriptions that determine the position, length, and direction in which lines are drawn. The Vector graphics are ideal for logos and illustrations because they are resolution-independent and can be scaled to any size, or printed and displayed at any resolution, without losing detail and quality. In addition, you can produce sharp and crisp outlines with vector graphics.

Vector vector graphics are created in CorelDRAW You can also import bitmaps (such as JPEG and TIFF files) in the application and integrate them into your drawings.

Bitmaps

Bitmaps or Raster are excellent for photographs and digital paintings because they reproduce color gradations well. Bitmaps are resolution-dependent that is, they represent a fixed number of pixels, they look good at their actual size, they can appear jagged or lose image quality when scaled, or when displayed or printed at a resolution higher than their original resolution.

vector vs bitmap

This illustration at the top is a vector graphic consisting of lines and fills while the bottom version is a bitmap made up of pixels.