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Q: What is a vector file?

Vectors are digital images made up of points and paths. Unlike other image formats that are made up of pixels, vectors can be heavily edited and resized to your fit needs without losing image quality. Learn more about vector files

Q: How do I open and use vector images?

There are many design programs that are capable of editing vector files. Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard, but you can also use software like Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, and Inkscape. Learn more about opening and using vector images .

Q: What are the vector file formats?

Vectors come in 4 file formats—.AI, .EPS, .SVG, and .PDF. Vector files you purchase from Shutterstock come in .EPS format, which you can edit in Adobe Illustrator. Read more about vector image file formats .

Q: What is a stock vector?

Just as stock photos are photographs that anyone can license for creative use without hiring a photographer, stock vectors are illustrations that people can license without hiring an artist. All of the stock vectors on Shutterstock are royalty-free, meaning that they can be used multiple times once a license is purchased without paying a fee for each use.

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Vector graphics are images that can be resized without loss of quality, ideal for printing and high-resolution displays.

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Learn more about designing with vectors

How do I create a vector image from a sketch?

Creating a vector image from a hand drawn sketch is easy—all you need is Adobe Illustrator. Follow the simple steps in this article to turn your artwork into scalable, easy-to-edit vector files.

How do I convert a JPEG into a vector file?

You can also “vectorize” a JPEG in order to make it easier to edit. Both Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop have that capability. Follow the steps in this article to turn your image into a vector file.

How do I make a vector logo?

Vectors are particularly useful for images that will exist in various sizes, like logos, banners, and other marketing collateral. This article can help you make a vector logo in just 7 steps.

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