Vectorizo Blog
Practical guides about vector graphics: what SVG is and when to use it, how to fix a blurry logo, how to prepare files for Cricut, laser cutters and screen printing, and how to get a clean result when you turn a picture into a vector.
Raster vs Vector Images: What Is the Difference?
Pixels or paths? A plain explanation of raster and vector images, why one blurs when you enlarge it and the other never does, and which one to use for logos, print, cutting and the web.
Read the guide →PNG vs SVG: Which File Format Should You Use?
PNG and SVG both support transparency, but they work in completely different ways. Learn the strengths of each, where each one is accepted, and how to choose the right format for logos, websites and cutting.
Read the guide →What Is Inside an SVG File? Paths, viewBox and Groups Explained
Open an SVG in a text editor and it is just readable code. This guide explains the main parts — the svg element, viewBox, paths, fills and groups — so you can understand, fix and optimize your vector files.
Read the guide →Why Use SVG on Your Website: Speed, Sharpness and Accessibility
SVG keeps logos and icons razor sharp on every screen with tiny files. Learn the benefits, the four ways to add SVG to a page, how to make it accessible and when a PNG, JPG or WEBP is still the better choice.
Read the guide →SVG, EPS, PDF, AI and DXF: Vector File Formats Compared
A clear comparison of the five vector formats you will meet most often: what each one is for, which programs open it, and which one to send to a printer, a sign maker, a laser cutter or a web developer.
Read the guide →How to Prepare an SVG for Cricut Design Space
A step-by-step guide to getting a clean cut file into Cricut Design Space: choosing and converting the image, removing the background, sizing, layers, Weld and Attach, and the mistakes that ruin a cut.
Read the guide →Vector Files for Laser Cutting and Engraving: A Beginner’s Guide
Learn how laser software reads a vector file: cut, score and engrave, why closed shapes matter, how colors map to layers, how to avoid double cuts, and how to prepare an SVG for LightBurn, Glowforge or xTool.
Read the guide →Preparing Vector Artwork for Screen Printing T-Shirts
Screen printers ask for vector files for a reason. Learn how color separations work, why fewer colors save money, how to handle gradients, line thickness and dark shirts, and what file to send your printer.
Read the guide →DPI, PPI and Print Size: How Big Can You Print an Image?
What DPI and PPI really mean, the simple formula that tells you how large an image can be printed, how many pixels you need for flyers, posters and banners, and why vectors avoid the problem completely.
Read the guide →How to Fix a Blurry or Low-Resolution Logo
Your logo is a tiny, fuzzy JPG and the printer needs a high-resolution file. Here is how to find a better original, turn the logo into a sharp vector, match the brand colors and fonts, and keep a proper master file.
Read the guide →How to Turn AI Art into Vectors for Print-on-Demand
Midjourney, DALL·E and Stable Diffusion images are soft, noisy and small for print. Learn how to choose the right AI images, prepare them, vectorize them into clean flat colors and get them ready for shirts, stickers and mugs.
Read the guide →8 Ways to Prepare an Image Before You Vectorize It
The quality of a traced vector depends on the image you start with. These eight practical steps — from finding the largest source to fixing contrast and removing backgrounds — give you cleaner, smaller SVG files.
Read the guide →How Many Colors Should Your Vector Have?
The color count is the most important setting when you vectorize an image. Learn why images have far more colors than you think, how color reduction works, and good starting numbers for logos, illustrations, cut files and photos.
Read the guide →How to Edit an SVG in Inkscape: 7 Everyday Tasks
Inkscape is a free, open-source vector editor for Windows, Mac and Linux. Learn the seven edits you will need most often after vectorizing: recolor, delete specks, merge shapes, edit nodes, simplify, resize and save cleanly.
Read the guide →Auto-Tracing vs Redrawing by Hand: Which Should You Choose?
Should you run an image through an automatic vectorizer or pay a designer to redraw it? Compare speed, cost and quality, learn which images trace well, and see why the best workflow is often a mix of both.
Read the guide →How to Turn a Hand Drawing or Sketch into a Clean Vector
From pencil on paper to a sharp SVG: how to ink, scan or photograph a drawing, clean up the paper and contrast, vectorize it as line art and finish it for printing, cutting or coloring pages.
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