A vector image is resolution independent image that has many advantages for certain file types, one being that they are scalable to any size without losing any resolution qualities. All attributes of the vector image will remain highly defined and clear if the image is increased or decreased in size. Vector images are not generally used with highly complex or photo realistic design images.
The term Bitmap is commonly used to describe any pixel based image, although the true definition of a Bitmap file is a Microsoft Windows based image format. True Bitmap images files are not supported by web browsers and cannot be used as internet application files.
The term Raster image, refers to an image file that contains numerically valued color elements called pixels. The pixels contained in a Raster image each possess a unique numbered code that represents the specific color to be displayed by that pixel.
A layered image file generally refers to files that contain multiple image elements stacked on top of each other to complete the whole visual effect. The advantage to using layered image elements, is that certain elements contained in the image can be changed without affecting the rest of the image, or being forced to recreate the image from scratch.
The term pixel is an abbreviation for picture element. Pixels are numerically valued image elements that each contain a unique numbered code, which represents the specific color to be displayed. Pixels are often considered the smallest elemental structure in a image.
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