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A '''vector graphics editor''' is a [[computer program]] that allows users to compose and edit [[vector graphics]] [[image]]s interactively on a computer and save them in one of many popular [[vector graphics format]]s, such as [[Encapsulated PostScript|EPS]], [[Portable Document Format|PDF]], [[Windows Metafile|WMF]], [[Scalable Vector Graphics|SVG]], or [[Vector Markup Language|VML]].
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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. Recent versions of bitmap editors such as [[GIMP]] and [[Photoshop|Adobe Photoshop]] support vector tools (e.g. editable paths), and vector editors such as [[Adobe Fireworks]], [[Adobe FreeHand]], [[Adobe Illustrator]], [[Affinity Designer]], [[Animatron]], Artboard, Autodesk Graphic (formerly {{Proper name|iDraw}}), [[CorelDRAW]], [[Sketch (application)|Sketch]], [[Inkscape]], [[SK1 (program)|sK1]] or [[Xara Photo & Graphic Designer]] have adopted raster effects that were once limited to bitmap editors (e.g. blurring).
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