Vectors are images that remain high quality when scaled up or down. Vector images are ideal for high-res displays or design projects that require print quality images.

Raster images (also called bitmaps) are created using colorized pixels. Enlarging a raster image (png or jpeg) affects its image quality – edges look blurred and choppy (or pixelated). This is a common design challenge that is resolved by using vectors.

Vector images are made up of vector graphics – points, curves, paths and shapes based on mathematical formulas. Vector graphics create clean easy-to-modify images that can be scaled up to billboard size at high resolution without losing any of their sharpness.

Responsive websites, more and more print formats and almost all modern typography now require svg vector file input.

Recraft is a free AI design platform for designers, illustrators, and marketers. It lets you easily generate and endlessly iterate original images, vector art, illustrations, icons, and 3D graphics using the power of an AI. You can start from scratch using a text prompt, upload an image and modify everything about it and even upload a brand style to generate on-brand images, AI photos, icon sets and other visuals.

Recraft has a free version with most of the functionality that designers need as well as a paid subscription version. We recommend you start for free and see if you need the additional functionality of the paid subscription. Sign up at recraft.ai