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[DigitalRooster]

Hey there, I know about all the positive things with vector as I use it alot. But I always have to export it to JPEG or PNG afterwards as it seems nothing is compatible with vector file formats. Shouldn't people want to incorperate vector into their websites/products more? As it's probably 10x better than rasterized images. I don't really get it, knowing my stupidity the answer is probably simple and starring me in the face. But can anyone answer this one?

Thanks,

Ryan

[jream]

Vector is perfect for print. For web I always export it to PNG or JPG. I know there is an SVG option for websites, but I wouldn't use an actual vector file for that (even if it were possible) due to filesize.

The way I use vector is this: I make the design I want, and keep a copy of the AI file saved. Then I can always go back and resize and manipulate it any way I'd like -- Especially if I need it a LOT bigger.. Or a few edges changed. For the most part I use plain AI files for Business Cards, Printing (Which I don't do anymore), and keeping copies of detailed drawings that I may want to easily change later.

I have files dedicated to all my logos I've made, and it's saved me from having to redraw them a hundred times!

Hope that helps answer your question.

[DigitalRooster]

Yes it did, thanks. All of the work I do is DigitalBased for products with no printing involved. Thanks for your advice anyway.