Therefore, Illustrator can is a more versatile program for general graphic design projects (that don’t include editing photos or raster images). This is because it’s not actually made up of pixels. Vector images are created by these crazy complex computer algorithms (that I can’t begin to understand) that enable the image to be enlarged infinitely without becoming pixelated or blurry. Illustrator however, is a vector-based program. Therefore, creating any designs you plan to use over and over again in different shapes and sizes (like a logo, for instance) would not be an ideal project to create within Photoshop. The issue with Photoshop typically working in raster, is that raster images can’t be scaled up or enlarged without becoming pixelated. This includes adding filters and effects to images, as well as editing things into or out of photos. Because web graphics (or most things you see on your computer screen) are also made up of pixels, several web designers will use Photoshop to design and layout their websites as well. Photoshop allows you to edit, move around and change these pixels to create your desired image. Raster images are made up by teeny, tiny squares of color, called pixels. Photoshop is mainly used for creating and editing raster images. So which program should you be using?! Photoshop If you're needing some motivation and a reminder that you're the actual shit, Queen Bey is your girl. If your boyfriend just dumped you, Adele will sing to your soul as you eat your Ben & Jerrys. Both are actual QUEENS, but who you listen to the most depends on the type of music you need. Which program you should be using heavily depends on what you’re using it for.Ĭomparing Photoshop and Illustrator is like comparing Beyonce to Adele. I just don’t happen to work on projects where I would use Photoshop over Illustrator very often. Photoshop and Illustrator are both extremely powerful – but each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Although I have a deep love affair with Illustrator, that’s not to say that Photoshop isn’t crazy awesome too (because it is). However, for the majority of these business owners and bloggers, their time would probably be better spent in Illustrator. Because Photoshop is so well known, many business owners and bloggers assume it’s the main design program they should be learning in order to create their own graphics.

Photoshop shape vs raster layer