Vector images can also be converted to bitmap images. Almost all graphics system and animation software use vector graphics because it can be manipulated.

Importing of vector images into EPS, GIF or JPEG is not a problem. Vector images created by Illustrator or Freehand are composed of multiple objects. This allows EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) vector image to be reduced or enlarged without sacrificing quality.

Vector images are commonly used in GIF or Graphical Interchange Format files because they both consume a small file size, which is an advantage in Web page making.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group), mostly photographic images that undergoes editing, use vector images because of its resolution dependency.

If you want to make graphs and charts for presentations and printed publication, Illustrator is right tool. You can also convert scanned art line into vector artwork. It is also used to rotate, distort and create special effects with text. However, Illustrator is not suited for page layout programs. A page layout program is where you make your catalogs, brochures, etc. You can import text or type text directly into page layout document.

The Gradient Editor dialog, which can be extracted when you click gradient itself, is used to modify gradient. Drag top Opacity Stop if you want to lengthen opaque portion of gradient. To decrease opacity, just drag white Opacity Stop. There is a small diamond that appears between stop markers called Gradient Midpoint. This midpoint can be used to adjust smoothness of gradient by simply dragging it left or to right. If you drag it to left smoothness of gradient is increased and when you drag it to right smoothness decreases.

To edit multiple layers, group them first by selecting them and then type Command-G or Control-G. If you want to ungroup multiple layers, just type Shift-Command-G or Shift-Control-G. If you want to modify you’re your work, use Gradient Editor. Double click gradient layer and choose new gradient style.

You can make your own gradient and add it to pre-defined gradients by saving it and setting style scale and angle of your gradient.