Raster Vs Vector Layers

The story is intended to illustrates differences between the raster and vector layer when after publishing from the ArcGIS Pro.

Ashish Pandey

September 28, 2022

Raster vs. vector: What are the differences? | Adobe

When working with digital photos, graphic design, logos, and other digital images, raster and vector are the two most common file types you'll encounter. Learn about the key features, similarities, and differences between the two to decide when and where to use each. What is a raster file?

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The following examples are given as a swipe functio for fires and tornadoes data. The one on right is Raster layer whereas on the left is vector layer.

1950s

Creation of Vector Files

1960s

Creation of Raster Files

1990s

Creation of Shapefiles

History & the Story of Various Raster Image Formats

The word "raster" has originated from the Latin "rastrum" (a rake), which is derived from radere (to scrape). The concept originates from the raster scan of cathode ray tube ( CRT) video monitors, which paint the image line by line by magnetically steering a focused electron beam.

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What Is a Vector File? (Vector File Formats & How to Open)

Raster and vector data.