: a scan pattern (as of the electron beam in a cathode-ray tube) in which an area is scanned from side to side in lines from top to bottom
also
: a pattern of closely spaced rows of dots that form an image (as on the cathode-ray tube of a television or computer display)
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Path instructions describe vector images, while a set of dots comprises raster images.
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Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
The ability to edit vector and raster images in the same program is another plus, but again, the tools are limited.
—PC Magazine, 26 July 2023
The Ti's advantage in raster operation processors (ROPs) isn’t quite as significant, with a 20% difference.
—PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
Note that generated images are detailed rasters, as opposed to the vectors in Illustrator.
—PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025
Smart Objects make for nondestructive, reusable raster and vector images that update throughout your project.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
This beam was raster scanned across a square target area 22 micrometers on a side.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 June 2024
Acorn is an inexpensive Photoshop alternative for macOS that works with both raster and vector images.
—PCMAG, 10 May 2024
Potential areas of interest for the CMA include all-in-one product design software, vector editing software, and raster editing software.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 28 Nov. 2023
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Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
The ability to edit vector and raster images in the same program is another plus, but again, the tools are limited.
—PC Magazine, 26 July 2023
The Ti's advantage in raster operation processors (ROPs) isn’t quite as significant, with a 20% difference.
—PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
Note that generated images are detailed rasters, as opposed to the vectors in Illustrator.
—PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025
Smart Objects make for nondestructive, reusable raster and vector images that update throughout your project.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
This beam was raster scanned across a square target area 22 micrometers on a side.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 June 2024
Acorn is an inexpensive Photoshop alternative for macOS that works with both raster and vector images.
—PCMAG, 10 May 2024
Potential areas of interest for the CMA include all-in-one product design software, vector editing software, and raster editing software.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 28 Nov. 2023
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“Raster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raster. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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