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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.

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). Modern vector editors are capable of, and often preferable for{{citation needed|date=September 2018}}, designing unique documents (like flyers or brochures) of up to a few pages; it's only for longer or more standardized documents that the page layout programs are more suitable{{opinion|date=September 2018}}.

Special vector editors are used for [[computer-assisted drafting]]. These are not suitable for artistic or decorative graphics, but are rich in tools and object libraries used to ensure precision and standards compliance of drawings and blueprints.