Vectors vs. Bitmaps
Computers store picture information in two different ways – using vector or bitmap file formats.
A Vector at Maximum Magnification
A Similar Shape at Maximum Magnification in Bitmap Format
When a bitmap file type is used, the computer divides the picture into a grid. You can see the squares on the grid if you zoom in very close to a bitmap image. These squares are known as pixels.
Bitmaps are good file types to use when you ...
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