Editing Vector graphics editor (section)

==Vector editors versus bitmap editors==
Vector editors are often contrasted with [[bitmap graphics editor|bitmap editors]], and their capabilities complement each other. Vector editors are often better for [[page layout]], [[typography]], [[logo]]s, sharp-edged artistic [[illustration]]s (e.g. [[cartoons]], [[clip art]], complex geometric patterns), [[technical illustration]]s, [[diagram]]ming and [[flow chart|flowcharting]]. Bitmap editors are more suitable for retouching, photo processing, [[photorealistic]] illustrations, [[collage]], and illustrations drawn by hand with a [[pen tablet]].<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=What is Vector Graphic Software? |url=https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/what-is-vector-graphic-software |website=Indeed}}</ref> Recent versions of bitmap editors such as [[GIMP]] and [[Photoshop|Adobe Photoshop]] support vector tools (e.g. editable paths), and vector editors have adopted raster effects that were once limited to bitmap editors (e.g. blurring).<ref>{{Cite web |title=2.7. Basic Vector Support |url=https://docs.gimp.org/2.2/en/ch01s02s07.html#:~:text=Using%20the%20GFig%20plug-in,irregular%20polygons%20in%20the%20GIMP%20. |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=docs.gimp.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Betts |first=Andy |date=2018-03-05 |title=Creating and Working With Vector Graphics in Adobe Photoshop |url=https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/photoshop-vector-graphics/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=MUO |language=en}}</ref>