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vector graphics
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computer graphic image defined by points, lines and curves
Vector graphics are digital images made up of points, lines, and curves that your computer can resize to any size without losing quality. This matters because vector images stay sharp and clear whether you're viewing them on a tiny phone screen or printing them large on a billboard, making them ideal for logos, illustrations, and other designs.
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Vector graphics are a form of computer graphics in which visual images are created directly from geometric shapes defined on a Cartesian plane, such as points, lines, curves and polygons. The associated mechanisms may include vector display and printing hardware, vector data models and file formats, as well as the software based on these data models (especially graphic design software, computer-aided design, and geographic information systems). Vector graphics are an alternative to raster or bitmap graphics, with each having advantages and disadvantages in specific situations.