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Vector-based graphic elements are described by a mathematic formula and additional attribute sector-based graphic elements are described by a mathematic formula and additional attributes |
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Vectors are always represented in the best quality; apart from their invisible coordinates for the formula, they do not display fixed dots |
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Display quality of raster data depends on their zoom factor. This results from the pixel structure of this system: single pixels become visible at a certain magnification and create the so-called "stairs effect" or "jagged edge effect" |
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Vector graphics allow for changing specific elements, such as the size of a line, simply by changing one coordinate |
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Adding elements dynamically |
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Layering objects in a way which allows for optimum visual benefits |
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Removal of objects |
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File sizes are generally smaller than raster images |
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Portability – the ability to convert to raster format when required is quite easy |
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Ability to convert from one vector format to another. Since each element is comprised of a mathematical formula, converting from one format to another is just a matter of applying vector formats rules to generate the output |
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Scaling vector graphics without loss of quality |
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