Advantages of Vector images

• Vector graphics one resolution independent

• Smaller file sizes than raster based bitmaps

• Easily transferred are the internet

• Vector images can be easily converted to bitmap images

• Characteristics of a vector object does not effect 

• Vector images are not limited to rectangular shapes like bitmaps 

• Vector images have the appearance of artistic from such as cartoon

• There is no background unless it is placed behind the image as a layer

• Lines and curves are easily defined and will always be smooth and retain their continuity 

• An image can be enlarged or reduced without affecting the quality of the image