Converting pixelated images to vector images used to be a hassle, but a new online tool from students at Stanford University makes the entire process a breeze. Peter is a writer and editor for the ...

How to use vector graphics to create cool custom graphics in PowerPoint Your email has been sent Free graphics aren't written on stone in Microsoft PowerPoint. Many will allow you to ungroup all the ...

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 ...

One of the hardest things to accomplish in vector illustration is a halftone, which is a way of reproducing a monochrome image using only dots of varying sizes. Halftones are especially important for ...

The Encapsulated PostScript file format stores images and page layouts. EPS files can contain both bitmaps and vectors, but only the vector images can be resized and modified without a loss of quality ...

In graphic art and design, a mask is a tool that lets you isolate part of an image from the area surrounding it. Once isolated, you can apply adjustments (for example, special effects or color balance ...

Image formats like JPEG and PNG typically work just fine for casual use. However, when scalability matters, there's one particular file type that's better suited for such projects: AI files. An AI ...

This project, sent in by [Henk], goes through a few different ways to make a solder stencil using a vinyl cutter, a CO2 laser, and a fiber laser. The project starts with identifying a method to ...