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Vector and Bitmapped graphics (Vector (Each picture has its own properties…
Vector and Bitmapped graphics
Bitmap
Bitmapped graphics are represented as a grid of pixels
Pixels use bits to store the colour of each pixel
The more bits used to show a pixel, the more colours that can be shown
Advantages
You can rub out and edit single pixles
Manual tools such as paint brushes
Disadvantages
Takes up a lot of memory as it saves everything
Can't be resized
The image will lose quality if you increase the size
Vector
Vector graphics are stored as a collection of shapes or objects
Each picture has its own properties such as
Starting X and Y coordinates
Fill colour
Line colour
Width
Height
Vector graphics are stored as an SVG file
Advantages
Only information about the drawing is saved
It's easier to change the size and shape of graphics
the picture won't lose quality if you increase the size of it
Disadvantages
Can't rub bits out
you can't edit individual pixels
The main shapes are
Ellipse
Line
Rectangle
Polygons
