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Poal.co thankfully uses vector graphics for their logo and other elements.

Some websites however (e.g. YouTube prior to their new Polymer layout, default since late 2017) used raster graphics for non-photorealistic images such as their logo!

To every website designer reading this:

Please use vector graphics wherever possible.

Thank you.

Poal.co thankfully uses vector graphics for their logo and other elements. Some websites however (e.g. YouTube prior to their new *Polymer* layout, default since late 2017) used **raster graphics** for **non-photorealistic** images such as **their logo!** To every website designer reading this: ### Please use **vector graphics** wherever possible. Thank you.

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[–] [deleted] • 2 pts

As a former web dev, that's a very low priority part of the process

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It takes the same amount of time to export to svg as any other format.

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I know, it is not urgent, but vector graphics have a smaller file size and are indefinitely scaleable at the same time.

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Is there anything wrong with procedurally generated raster graphics?

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I think producing those as SVG can sometimes be very difficult, and the resolution is usually not indefinite as well, so SVG would be inpractical for that.

But for the logo, or settings icon, or like/dislike icons, using vector graphics is the smarter idea.

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but why?

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  • Smaller file size
  • Indefinitely scaleable

Sometimes, e.g. for photorealistic data, vector graphics are impractical.

But for icons and logos, vector graphics are the best choice.

Also see

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Actual justifications to back up your assertion; I am more convinced now than I had been previously!