AI image generators have taken the world by storm, becoming one of the fastest-adopted technologies of all time. These generative AI design tools are being widely embraced across creative industries and beyond, including entertainment, marketing and education, where AI-generated images are now part of everyday workflows. While their ability to create brilliant imagery, expedite processes and simplify tasks has caught the public’s attention, one feature stands out – vector generation. 

Powered by mathematical formulas, vector generators use equations rather than pixels to produce stunning vector illustrations. And thanks to the AI boom in recent years, it’s now easier than ever to use AI to create vector art. 

Read on to learn more about AI vector generators, image vectorizers, and how they could be one of your greatest allies as a professional designer. 

How are vectors generated? 

Vector generators use mathematical formulas to create crisp shapes, lines and colors. These mathematically generated vector shapes stay sharp at any resolution, meaning that vector graphics scale beautifully without losing any detail, unlike bitmap and raster images.

Vector artwork comes in several formats, including SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), EPS (Encapsulated PostScript), and PDF (Portable Document Format). 

From web graphics and billboards to social media imagery, razor-sharp vector images allow designers to effortlessly adapt their visuals to almost any medium. All while maintaining artistic style and quality. 

With Recraft’s AI vector generator tool, you can easily generate logos, icon sets and more. You can even convert an existing raster image to a vector image. 

Let’s look at the difference between vector graphics and raster images in more detail. 

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Vector vs raster (bitmap) images 

Vector image files don’t rely on pixel data, instead they employ complex mathematical equations to produce a visual. This means they can be scaled to any size and maintain their quality, making them ideal for a myriad of media, especially things like logos, icons, and graphics that are often resized. 

Raster or bitmap images, however, are made up of pixels. When scaled beyond their limited resolution they become pixelated, losing clarity. Raster images, like JPEG and PNG, can also lose quality ^{when compres}sed. Luckily, Recraft can help you turn your raster images into vectors with our integrated vectorizer. 

Vector image files, like SVG, are also typically smaller and therefore easier to download and store than their PNG cousins. And thanks to their composition, a vector image is easier to edit without damaging image quality. 

How AI vector generators work

On the surface, text-to-vector generators work by taking text prompts and using them to create vector images in just seconds. But, like a technological iceberg, there’s much more going on beneath the surface. 

‍Text-to-vector generators use sophisticated algorithms and machine learning models to analyze tremendous amounts of imagery and text to create truly unique vector images from a blank canvas. These advanced generative tools learn continuously, adapting and predicting how to interpret the text prompt. So, if necessary, designers can also use text-to-vector tools to tweak the text prompt, perfecting the vector illustration in stages. 

‍Recraft’s AI vector generator also creates custom icon sets, complete with specific brand colors and style. Simply fine tune your text descriptions until you’re happy with the vector graphic, and add any art styles needed. Click “generate” and you can easily create your vector image – a game-changer in the design industry. 

Another way to use vector generators is to convert a raster or bitmap image to a vector graphic. Using Recraft’s free vector generator, designers can seamlessly protect their artwork from pixelation and loss of quality. 

How AI Vector Generators benefit professional designers

While you don’t need any design experience to use an AI vector generator, Recraft’s design studio has the only tools developed with professional designers in mind – cutting-edge, built to inspire and become your greatest ally. Here’s how a generative AI design tool helps designers:

1. No more manual conversions: Manual conversions can take hours, painstaking precision, and intensive training on vector design software. Recraft’s AI vector generator takes all the time-consuming awkwardness out of image conversions. Just upload your file and watch the Recraft magic happen.
   
   
2. Lightning-fast prototypes: AI image generators are revolutionizing the brainstorming phase thanks to the ability to generate vectors at speed. The ideation and prototyping process is sped up, so designers can find inspiration in their own style and explore multiple creative avenues in a fraction of the time.
3. Customization: Most powerful image generators will allow you to input specific brand guidelines, like color palettes, ensuring each visual aligns perfectly with the brand in question.
   
   
4. Versatility: Choose from an extensive library of over 50 design styles, or create your own custom presets, allowing you to produce unique images tailored to your vision—whether you're using Recraft’s AI image generator for commercial purposes and maintaining brand consistency, or experimenting with new idea

Generating AI vectors with Recraft 

Whether you’re a seasoned designer or just starting out, generating AI vectors is easy with Recraft. Here are a few steps to get you started:
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Log in to Recraft online or via the iOS and Android app using your email address or Google account. While the full functionality remains strongest on the desktop with features like the infinite canvas for large-scale projects, the mobile app makes it easy to experiment and design from anywhere.

• Create a new project: Head to the project page once you’ve completed the onboarding instructions. 
• Enter a text prompt. Enter a detailed description of the image you’d like to generate. 
• Select the image style or format that works best. 
• Generate your vector illustration by clicking the “Generate” button. 
• Refine and edit your vector image to perfect your final product. 

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The only AI vector generator created for designers

Generative AI design tools are changing the landscape of digital design, streamlining complex processes, and producing stunning vector graphics in seconds. 

Recraft’s free AI vector generator makes creating and converting vector images easy, freeing designers from tedious technical processes and paving the way for untethered creativity. 

Explore how Recraft can simplify your workflow and enhance your artistry. Get started with Recraft’s free AI vector generator today. 

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