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[[File:Xfig screenshot.png|thumb|right|A screenshot of the [[xfig]] vector graphic editor]]

A '''vector graphic editor''' is a [[computer program]] that enables its users to create, compose and edit images with the use of mathematical and geometrical commands rather than individual pixels. This software is used in creating high-definition [[Vector graphics|vector graphic]] [[image]]s that can be scaled indefinitely without losing their quality. The output is saved in [[vector graphic format]]sformats, such as [[Encapsulated PostScript|EPS]], [[Portable Document FormatOpenDocument|PDFODG]], [[Windows Metafile|WMF]],or [[Scalable Vector Graphics|SVG]], or [[Vector Markup Language|VML]].

==Vector editors versus bitmap editors==

Vector editors are often contrasted with [[bitmap graphics editor|bitmap editors]], and their capabilities complement each other. Vector editors are often better for [[page layout]], [[typography]], [[logo]]s, sharp-edged artistic [[illustration]]s (e.g. [[cartoons]], [[clip art]], complex geometric patterns), [[technical illustration]]s, [[diagram]]ming and [[flow chart|flowcharting]]. Bitmap editors are more suitable for retouching, photo processing, [[photorealistic]] illustrations, [[collage]], and illustrations drawn by hand with a [[pen tablet]].<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=What is Vector Graphic Software? |url=https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/what-is-vector-graphic-software |website=Indeed}}</ref> Recent versions of bitmap editors such as [[GIMP]] and [[Photoshop|Adobe Photoshop]] support vector tools (e.g. editable paths), and vector editors have adopted raster effects that were once limited to bitmap editors (e.g. blurring).<ref>{{Cite web |title=2.7. Basic Vector Support |url=https://docs.gimp.org/2.2/en/ch01s02s07.html#:~:text=Using%20the%20GFig%20plug-in,irregular%20polygons%20in%20the%20GIMP%20. |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=docs.gimp.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Betts |first=Andy |date=2018-03-05 |title=Creating and Working With Vector Graphics in Adobe Photoshop |url=https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/photoshop-vector-graphics/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=MUO |language=en}}</ref>

==Specialized features==

Some vector editors support [[animation]], while others (e.g. [[Adobe Flash]], [[Animatron]] or [[Synfig Studio]]) are specifically geared towards producing [[animated graphics]]. Generally, vector graphics are more suitable for animation, though there are raster-based animation tools as well.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Online Vector Animation Software - Animate Your Vector Graphics |url=https://www.svgator.com/vector-animation-software |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=SVGator |language=en}}</ref>

Finally, [[3D computer graphics]] software such as [[Maya (software)|Maya]], [[Blender (software)|Blender]] or [[3D Studio Max|Autodesk 3ds Max]] can also be thought of as an extension of the traditional 2D vector editors, as they share some common concepts and tools.

Vector editors are closely related to [[desktop publishing]] software such as [[Adobe InDesign]] or [[Scribus]], which also usually include some vector drawing tools (usually less powerful than those in standalone vector editors).{{citation needed|date=September 2018}}

Finally, [[3D computer graphics]] software such as [[Maya (software)|Maya]], [[Blender (software)|Blender]] or [[3D Studio Max|Autodesk 3ds Max]] can also be thought of as an extension of the traditional 2D vector editors, as they share some common concepts and tools.

==See also==

* [[Vector graphics]]

*[[Comparison of vector graphics editors]]

*[[Raster graphics editor]]

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*[[Graphics]]

*[[MetaPost]]

== References ==

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== External links ==

*[http://www.photoshopsupport.com/shoptalk/vectors-and-bitmaps.html Bitmap and Vector Graphics Explained]

*[https://freesvgeditor.com/en/svg-editor-online Free SVG Editor Online]

*[https://www.svgimages.com/svg-image-editor.html Edit SVG Images Online]

*[https://www.reboart.net/2021/12/aplikasi-vektor-design-pc.html App Vector Graphics]