THE VECTORLY BLOG

Vector design guides for turning pixels into paths.

Clear answers for PNG to SVG conversion, vector graphics, design systems, file formats and the craft of turning pixels into paths.

START WITH THE QUESTION

Less jargon. More useful answers.

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What are vector graphics?

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How do I convert an image?

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Which file should I send?

THE LIBRARY

Raster-to-vector, SVG and vector design guides

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Production
8 min read

How to Prepare Vector Artwork for Screen Printing and T-Shirts

Screen printing rewards clear shapes and disciplined files. Use this screen printing vector art preflight checklist before sending a T-shirt design to a print shop.

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018 min read

PRODUCTION

How to Prepare Vector Artwork for Screen Printing and T-Shirts

Screen printing rewards clear shapes and disciplined files. Use this screen printing vector art preflight checklist before sending a T-shirt design to a print shop.

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027 min read

VECTOR BASICS

Vector Illustration vs. Digital Painting: Which Fits Your Project?

Both can be expressive, but they behave differently. Compare vector illustration and digital painting by editing, texture, scale and production needs.

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036 min read

RASTER TO VECTOR

How to Convert a Handwritten Signature to a Vector (Signature to SVG)

From an email sign-off to packaging and stationery, a vector signature gives a personal mark the flexibility to travel across every surface.

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048 min read

BRAND DESIGN

How to Vectorize a Logo from a PNG (PNG to SVG)

A small PNG does not have to be the end of your brand asset. Use this practical checklist to rebuild a logo that can scale, print and stay editable.

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057 min read

FILE FORMATS

What Is an SVG File? Scalable Vector Graphics Explained

SVG is more than a sharp image format. Learn how Scalable Vector Graphics work, where they belong in a design system, and when not to use one.

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067 min read

VECTOR BASICS

What Are Vector Graphics? Vector vs. Raster Images Explained

Vector graphics are the secret behind sharp logos, flexible icons and artwork that can move from a business card to a billboard without falling apart.

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078 min read

RASTER TO VECTOR

How to Convert an Image to a Vector (PNG, JPG or WebP)

Learn how PNG to SVG and JPG-to-vector conversion works, which images trace cleanly, and how to get a better result from a JPG, PNG or WebP.

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086 min read

FILE FORMATS

SVG vs. PNG vs. JPG: Which Format Is Best for a Logo?

Stop guessing which file to send. Here is the practical difference between SVG, PNG and JPG for websites, print, logos and everyday design work.

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097 min read

BRAND DESIGN

Why Your Logo Needs a Vector File (PNG to SVG Guide)

A transparent PNG is not the same thing as a vector logo. Learn how to convert a logo to SVG and what a proper logo package should contain before print, web or apparel production.

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108 min read

PRODUCTION

The Best Vector File Format for Web, Print and Cutting

AI, EPS, SVG, PDF and DXF can all appear in a production handoff. Here is the simple way to choose the format that matches the next step.

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Start with the image you already have.

Vectorly turns JPG, PNG and WebP files into clean artwork you can download, share and keep moving through your workflow.

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