Or the desired output, reproduction method, may make using one app more preferable than using the other. But each may be 'better' for some desired aspects of an illustration. In general terms, neither is 'better' overall. There is no solid reasoning one must use one app over the other for many illustrations. Or it makes sense to use a raster app to apply color rather than struggling with the nature of vector-based color fills or gradients. Just as a chef uses a frying pan to seer, there are times when using a vector app just makes sense rather than struggling with the vector tools in a raster-based application. But ultimately it boils down to style and desired outcome.

And it's often possible to create the same illustration in either. Sure it's possible to create entire illustrations in Illustrator, just as it's possible to create entire illustrations in Photoshop. In my experience there's little which can't be done entirely one app or the other. Photoshop's ability to dither or add noise or texture to areas can be invaluable. The object-based nature of vector tools makes them simply faster and easier for creating key-lines much of the time.Ĭonversely, Photoshop excels at subtle transitions or smooth color variations which can be more difficult in a vector application. In addition, it can be much easier to control path interactions and scaling of those paths within Illustrator. Illustrator relatively excels at precision when it comes to positioning paths, adjusting stroke weights, allowing for some line vocabulary, etc. Illustrator, or any vector-based app, can make controlling line variations, positions, etc much, much, easier than Photoshop, or any raster-based application. The same way Illustrator's raster features are not as broad and sophisticated as Photoshop's raster features. It's important to realize that the vector features in Photoshop are not as sophisticated and broad as Illustrator's vector features. While the oven can heat without overcooking the exterior where the pan can't. Well, because each tool offers a unique ability. Why do chefs use both a frying pan and an oven to cook a steak?

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