Graphics software

In computer graphics, graphics software refers to a program or collection of programs that enable a person to manipulate images or models visually on a computer.

Computer graphics can be classified into two distinct categories: raster graphics and vector graphics, with further 2D and 3D variants. Many graphics programs focus exclusively on either vector or raster graphics, but there are a few that operate on both. It is simple to convert from vector graphics to raster graphics, but going the other way is harder. Some software attempts to do this.

In addition to static graphics, there are animation and video editing software. Different types of software are often designed to edit different types of graphics such as video, photos, and vector-based drawings. The exact sources of graphics may vary for different tasks, but most can read and write files.

Most graphics programs have the ability to import and export one or more graphics file formats, including those formats written for a particular computer graphics program.

The use of a swatch is a palette of active colours that are selected and rearranged by the preference of the user. A swatch may be used in a program or be part of the universal palette on an operating system. It is used to change the colour of a text or image and in video editing. Vector graphics animation can be described as a series of mathematical transformations that are applied in sequence to one or more shapes in a scene. Raster graphics animation works in a similar fashion to film-based animation, where a series of still images produces the illusion of continuous movement.

This software enables the user to create illustrations, designs, logos, 3-dimensional images, animation and pictures.

Top Five Graphics Designing Software:

Adobe Photoshop: This is a popular photo editing and graphic design software that is used by professionals and amateurs alike. It offers a wide range of tools and features for creating and editing images, including layer support, filters, and selection tools.
Adobe Illustrator: This is a vector graphics editor that is commonly used for creating logos, icons, and other graphics that require precise lines and shapes. It has a range of tools and features for creating and manipulating vector graphics, including the ability to create and edit paths, apply gradients and effects, and work with type.
CorelDRAW: This is a graphics design software that is popular for its wide range of tools and features for creating and editing vector graphics, including support for layers, gradients, and text. It is often used for creating logos, brochures, and other marketing materials.
GIMP: This is a free and open-source graphics design software that is similar to Adobe Photoshop. It offers a range of tools and features for creating and editing images, including layer support, filters, and selection tools.
Inkscape: This is a free and open-source vector graphics editor that is similar to Adobe Illustrator. It has a range of tools and features for creating and manipulating vector graphics, including the ability to create and edit paths, apply gradients and effects, and work with type.

History

SuperPaint (1973) was one of the earliest graphics software applications.

Fauve Matisse (later Macromedia xRes) was a pioneering program of the early 1990s, notably introducing layers in customer software.^[1]

Graphic software, also known as computer graphics software or image-editing software, is a type of software that is used to create, edit, and manipulate digital images and graphics. The history of graphic software dates back to the early days of computer graphics, when simple line drawing programs were developed for use on mainframe computers.

Over time, the capabilities of graphic software have evolved and expanded significantly. In the 1980s and 1990s, software such as Adobe Photoshop and CorelDRAW became popular for creating and editing digital images. These programs introduced features such as layers, masks, and filters, which allowed users to make more sophisticated edits to their images.

In the 2000s and 2010s, the rise of the internet and social media led to the development of more user-friendly and feature-rich graphic software. Programs such as GIMP and Inkscape became popular for creating and editing graphics for use on the web, while the proliferation of smartphones and tablets led to the development of mobile graphic software such as Adobe Illustrator Draw and Autodesk Sketchbook.^[2]

References

^ Macromedia Matisse Archived 2017-02-01 at the Wayback Machine, Reign of Toads Archived 2017-02-11 at the Wayback Machine
^ "Best Editing Software for Real Estate Photography". Professional Real Estate Photo.

[1] Macromedia Matisse Archived 2017-02-01 at the Wayback Machine, Reign of Toads Archived 2017-02-11 at the Wayback Machine

[2] "Best Editing Software for Real Estate Photography". Professional Real Estate Photo.

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