Photoshop works with pixels and illustrator works with vector points. Illustrator is good for making logos etc because you can manipulate the shape without losing the quality of the pic. With pixels if you change the shape too much you lose the quality of the pic.
January 3rd, 2010 at 9:57 am
Photoshop is used a lot to edit what it says – photos. But it’s also the preferred form, I’ve noticed, for coloring in art pieces you scan in, and just drawing. It works in pixels.
Illustrator works in vectors. Vectors are mathematically formulated, so resizing won’t hurt your work. Resizing pixels can.
Illustrator is better for logos (due to the resizing issue), and laying out things. I find it easier to work with, but I think that’s because I started with it more. Many also use illustrator for Indesign type things, like laying out pages, because they find it easier. But you can also do vector artwork, which is becoming increasingly popular.
I consider photoshop to be used for more artsy pieces. And illustrator is better for logos, print work, etc. I don’t think this is how everyone thinks, however. You can use them a bit interchangably.
January 3rd, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Photoshop is pixel based, Illustrator is vector based. Pixel based images show smooth gradients and shades of color, and are ideal for real-life colors like in photographs, or grayscale. Vector based images don’t become pixelated when you expand them, so that is their advantage- very smooth, clean lines. They’re best for logos, illustrations and virtual environments.
January 3rd, 2010 at 3:34 pm
photoshop=bitmap program (pixels)
illustrator=vector vector program
but as everyone has so elementary said already vector is the use of math equations to show you lines, so that you can change the size of everything easily. however illustrator does have bitmap qualities as of lately, particularly in the filters.
January 3rd, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Illastratator allows you to draw things, creat things such as cartoons. Where as photoshop is an editor