Questions tagged [vector-graphics]
Use this tag for general questions about how vector graphics work. Vector graphics are made up of mathematical primitives like points, lines, curves and polygons constructed from these primitives.
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Set InDesign PDF export resolution for vector graphics
I have an InDesign print document with several Illustrator .ai vector files. When I export the PDF, I believe the vector graphics are being rasterized at lower than 200 DPI. (I'm receiving a warning ...
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On Linux, how to export .svg files into a vector format readable by Powerpoint?
I am working on a Linux computer, and have a bunch of .svg files. I have to give them to a client who will insert them into a Powerpoint presentation (the client is working on a Windows machine). I am ...
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Save an exact copy of a secure webpage in vector-graphics form
I'd like to save an exact replica of a webpage in vector-graphics form, so I cannot use a screenshot technique (since that stores the image in a rastor-graphics form).
I've tried 'print to pdf' and '...
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Where is vector WordArt now in Microsoft Word?
In old versions of Word it was possible to create WordArt object and the transform it freely with a mouse. I.e. WordArt object was vector text. Currently it looks not possible: only frame can be ...
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How to vector a logo?
I'm trying to convert the logo I've built in photoshop to a vector so I can resize it to fit different app and mobile screens.
I've tried the live trace in illustrator function but that just distorts ...
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AI Illustrator file[coverted].ai
I have a problem. I have a file named example.ai, but when I opened with adobe illustrator it transforms to example[converted].ai
Below is an image so you can understand better.
Why is it ...
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Which type of image has high quality vector or pixel (raster)?
I used GIMP to create images, but, since I needed to produce higher quality images, I recently switched to Inkscape. Now I have created a sample text with black background in it, and I am not able see ...
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Inkscape: converting object with filter to plain object
In Inkscape 0.48, giving 2 objects: A and B, I want to apply on A a filter (e.g: Filters > Distort > Torn edges) and to subtract the resulting object from B (with Path > Difference).
The ...
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Import pdf figure to Powerpoint in vector format
I have couple of data plots exported from IBM SPSS in pdf format. They look great. But if I export them in jpeg from SPSS or Adobe Acrobat Pro, some critical elements go missing. Is there a way to ...
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Vectorized pdf cropping [duplicate]
I need to crop a few pdf files, to create four pages from each source page. I know, hot to do that with ImageMagick, but it can't work with vector images, which pdf is, so the resulting quality is far ...
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Illustrator CS6 Gradient in Logo
I am looking to create an effect similar to this:
Is it even a gradient or some other effect. I'm not used to Illustrator, but require a vector based logo. I cannot seem to figure out the gradient ...
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How to flatten transparency without rasterization?
I have a simple illustration in CorelDraw with overlapping simi-transparent curves with uniform fillings, and I need to export it to EPS while maintaining everything in vector form. It is perfectly ...
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Can Photoshop produce vector based graphics?
I am researching vector based graphics and I know people use Illustrator for these, but if you are drawing in Photoshop, does it also produce vector based graphics? Would you still save it as a .psd? ...
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How can I "flatten" a PDF scatterplot with many points generated with R?
I have a scatterplot which I generated with R, it shows many thousands of overlapping points. I need to graphically annotate the generated PDF further, in PDF format, with Inkscape. However, it is ...
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How do I copy vector graphics out of a PDF?
How do I copy a vector image out of a PDF file in Acrobat Pro? Currently what I have to do is use the Acrobat screenshot tool to make a bitmap copy, but what I want is the actual vector graphic in the ...
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