Vector graphics use mathematical equations composed of points that define the lines and curves of the artwork. Because vector images do not use pixels to define the artwork, you can scale the vector ...

It is quite important to know how to convert an Illustrator file to an older version, especially in cases where you send your Illustrator for printing. Some printing services may have an older version ...

I recently received a question from a reader who wanted to know if there was a way to take his Illustrator (.ai) file into Photoshop and still keep it fully editable. The simple answer is yes. Many ...

This article will show you how to save a file as SCG, DXF, DST, and CDR in Illustrator. You may be good at Illustrator but you need to share your Illustrator document with persons who use other ...

SVG is short for Scalable Vector Graphics, a resolution-independent file format for images. This file format is frequently used for line art like logos and diagrams ...

Adobe Illustrator CS5 enables the user to create drawings using layers. Layers separate the drawing into sections that can be edited independently of one another. For example, you can have the same ...

One of the most popular open-source creative tools is Inkscape. A free, community-driven design tool with a heavy focus on vector creation and design, Inkscape often tops the lists of Adobe ...

The first part of this two-part feature on vector editing tools outlined the history and background of vector image creation and examined Inkscape, an open-source vector editing application, and ...