--- title: The Difference between Raster and Vector for the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 1) source_url: https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-raster-vector-difference fetched_at: 2026-08-15T06:03:44Z category: training pass: softwaretraining-inkrip-raster-vector-difference related_urls: - https://softwaretraining.co.za/?p=34613 - https://softwaretraining.co.za/?p=34612 - https://softwaretraining.co.za/?p=34614 - https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-rgb-cmyk-difference - https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-top-designing-programs - https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-standard-design-elements - https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-stacking-orders - https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-rip-control-connection - https://softwaretraining.co.za/the-difference-between-raster-and-vector-for-the-am-co-za-inkrip-software-part-1 - https://softwaretraining.co.za/the-big-deal-between-rgb-and-cmyk-within-the-am-co-za-inkrip-software-part-2 - https://softwaretraining.co.za/the-connection-between-rip-and-control-software-for-the-am-co-za-inkrip-program-part-3 - https://softwaretraining.co.za/different-stacking-orders-of-multiple-designs-within-the-am-co-za-inkrip-software-part-6 - https://softwaretraining.co.za/what-is-printing-control-software - https://softwaretraining.co.za/what-is-inkrip - https://softwaretraining.co.za/about-inkrip-software - https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-icc-profiles-manager - https://softwaretraining.co.za/fabricam-different-cad-positioning-tools - https://softwaretraining.co.za/fabricam-import-xls-files - https://softwaretraining.co.za/fabricam-secondary-toolbar-overview - https://softwaretraining.co.za/flexiprint-general-preference - https://softwaretraining.co.za/fabricam-basic-mouse-zoom-navigation - https://softwaretraining.co.za/channel-letter-customize-3d-model notes: English how-to page (html lang en-ZA). Embedded MP4 not mirrored. This is Design Practices how-to Part 1 (The Difference between Raster and Vector for the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software), not an INDEX. Distinct from unused Mini-Series INDEX at ?p=34612 (pretty slug not printed on the body link; not invented; not fetched). Body next is RGB vs CMYK at ?p=34614 (pretty slug printed in More Training Videos as inkrip-rgb-cmyk-difference; not fetched). Avia prev chrome on this URL prints pretty slug inkrip-top-designing-programs (Part 5; unused; not fetched). Avia next chrome on this URL prints pretty slug inkrip-standard-design-elements (Part 4; unused; not fetched). One page only. Live canonical after one GET of the pretty slug is inkrip-raster-vector-difference. WordPress id 34613. Not what-is-printing-control-software / not WP 34593. Not what-is-inkrip / not WP 34592. Not about-inkrip-software / not WP 34594. Leftover Part 2 HTML was not reused. --- # The Difference between Raster and Vector for the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 1) **Source:** [https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-raster-vector-difference](https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-raster-vector-difference) (canonical; live GET **200** `text/html; charset=UTF-8`; one GET of `https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-raster-vector-difference` **200** with no redirect; HTTP Date Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:00:39 GMT / 15 Aug 2026 08:00:39 SAST; **not re-fetched** at apply). Fetched 2026-08-15T08:03:44 SAST. HTML `lang="en-ZA"`; `og:locale` `en_US` (also `en_ZA`); schema `inLanguage` `en-ZA`. Published **10 April 2026** (`datetime` `2026-04-10T22:03:31+02:00` / article published time `2026-04-10T20:03:31+00:00`). Site modified **2 August 2026** UTC / **2 August 2026** SAST (`2026-08-02T05:23:31+00:00` / `og:updated_time` `2026-08-02T07:23:31+02:00`). WordPress post id **34613**. Also known as `https://softwaretraining.co.za/?p=34613` (shortlink / wp-json posts/34613 on this URL; **not separately re-fetched**). Alternate long pretty slug also printed on this URL: [https://softwaretraining.co.za/the-difference-between-raster-and-vector-for-the-am-co-za-inkrip-software-part-1](https://softwaretraining.co.za/the-difference-between-raster-and-vector-for-the-am-co-za-inkrip-software-part-1) (**not invented; not separately re-fetched**). Not WordPress id 34593 and not slug `what-is-printing-control-software`. Not WordPress id 34592 and not slug `what-is-inkrip`. Not WordPress id 34594 and not slug `about-inkrip-software`. **What this is:** One public English how-to page on **softwaretraining.co.za**, an AM.CO.ZA training-video project ([achievement.co.za directory](https://achievement.co.za/) describes SoftwareTraining as an AM.CO.ZA project of short problem-solving CNC software videos). **InkRIP is AM software** (AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Easy RIP). This page is **Part 1** of a Design Practices mini-series (The Difference between Raster and Vector for the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software / Raster vs Vector). **This is a part, not an INDEX.** Distinct from unused Mini-Series INDEX at [https://softwaretraining.co.za/?p=34612](https://softwaretraining.co.za/?p=34612) (body Mini-Series link on this URL is `?p=34612`; pretty slug **not printed** on the body link; **not invented**; **not fetched**), from unused Part 2 RGB vs CMYK at [https://softwaretraining.co.za/?p=34614](https://softwaretraining.co.za/?p=34614) (body next label: "RGB vs CMYK"; pretty slug printed in More Training Videos as [https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-rgb-cmyk-difference](https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-rgb-cmyk-difference) with title "The Big Deal between RGB and CMYK Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 2)"; **not fetched**), from unused avia prev [https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-top-designing-programs](https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-top-designing-programs) (title: "Top Designing Programs for Large Format Printing Designs – AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 5)"; pretty slug printed; **not fetched**), from unused avia next [https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-standard-design-elements](https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-standard-design-elements) (title: "Some Industry Standard Design Elements Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 4)"; pretty slug printed; **not fetched**), from unused remaining `inkrip-design-practices` / `inkrip-design-size-resolution` (not printed on this URL; **not fetched**), from already-ingested Before Starting INDEX `training/about-inkrip-software.md` (**not recrawled**), from already-ingested Part 1 About InkRIP `training/what-is-inkrip.md` (**not recrawled**), from already-ingested Part 2 Control Software `training/what-is-printing-control-software.md` (source [https://softwaretraining.co.za/what-is-printing-control-software](https://softwaretraining.co.za/what-is-printing-control-software); this URL was unused You-might-also-like on that already-ingested Part 2; leftover Part 2 HTML **not reused**; **not recrawled**), from already-ingested Getting Started INDEX `training/get-inkrip-software.md` (**not recrawled**), from already-ingested Buying InkRIP Part 1 `training/buy-inkrip-software.md` (**not recrawled**), from already-ingested Downloading InkRIP Part 2 `training/inkrip-software-download.md` (**not recrawled**), from already-ingested Install InkRIP Part 3 `training/inkrip-software-installation.md` (**not recrawled**), from already-ingested Activate InkRIP Part 4 `training/inkrip-serial-number-activation.md` (**not recrawled**), from already-ingested Deactivate InkRIP Part 5 `training/inkrip-deactivation-methods.md` (**not recrawled**), from already-ingested Introduction INDEX `training/inkrip-basics.md` plus Introduction Parts 1-7 (**not recrawled**), from already-ingested Job Manager INDEX `training/inkrip-job-manager.md` plus Job Manager Parts 1-3 including More Training Videos `training/inkrip-rip-control-connection.md` (**not recrawled**), from already-ingested transform INDEX `training/inkrip-transform-imported-designs.md` plus transform Parts 1-8 including More Training Videos `training/inkrip-stacking-orders.md` (**not recrawled**), from already-ingested toolbar INDEX `training/inkrip-toolbar-options.md` plus toolbar Parts 1-8 (**not recrawled**), from already-ingested ICC INDEX `training/inkrip-icc-profiles-manager.md` (sidebar chrome on this URL; **not recrawled**), from ICC Parts 1-11 (**not recrawled**), from printer-drivers INDEX `training/inkrip-printer-drivers.md`, from printer-driver Parts 1-8 (**not recrawled**), from unused You-might-also-like FabriCAM / FlexiPRINT / PrintUP pages printed on this URL (pretty slugs printed; **not fetched**), from unused More Training Videos FlexiPRINT trash-can page (pretty slug printed; **not fetched**), from category summary `training/inkrip-and-rip-training.md` (source [https://softwaretraining.co.za/training-videos/rip](https://softwaretraining.co.za/training-videos/rip)), and from `youtube/inkrip-howtos.md`. Named as unused You-might-also-like `inkrip-raster-vector-difference` on the already-ingested Part 2 Control Software (pretty slug was printed on that Part 2; **not invented**; one GET of the pretty slug landed on WordPress id 34613 / pretty slug `inkrip-raster-vector-difference`). **?p=34612 / inkrip-rgb-cmyk-difference / inkrip-top-designing-programs / inkrip-standard-design-elements / inkrip-design-practices / inkrip-design-size-resolution were not ingested this pass.** **Not FlexiPRINT / PrintEXP / UltraPrint / AcroRIP.** Distinct: PrintEXP (AM software, different RIP / control programme; not this InkRIP how-to and not fetched), UltraPrint (not AM software), AcroRIP, WellPrintEXP (stored/OEM), FlexiPRINT / FlexiSTARTER (SAi third-party stored). Sidebar / category chrome on this URL names FlexiPRINT / other RIP training-video folders; those are different pages, not this how-to, and were not fetched. 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Sidebar chrome also names cncu.co.za; **cncu was not crawled**. ## English peek (quoted from the live page) Quoted from [https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-raster-vector-difference](https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-raster-vector-difference): - Title: "The Difference between Raster and Vector for the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 1)" - Caption on page: "inkrip raster vector difference" - "When it comes to working with print software, it is important to understand the common file types and formats." - "These file type Vector and Raster will work better for different workflows and end results, so knowing which one to use and when too, will give you the best end result." - "This video is part of a Mini-Series." - "The next video covers RGB vs CMYK." - No "The previous video covered ..." sentence on this page (Part 1). - Category: Training Videos - Tags: AM.CO.ZA, Design, InkRIP, rip software, topic - Date on page: 10 April 2026 English confirmation: `html lang="en-ZA"`, `og:locale` `en_US` / `en_ZA`, schema `inLanguage` `en-ZA`, prose above is English. ## Mini-series context (cited, not recrawled as extra pages) From the same page (body + prev/next chrome on this URL): - Mini-series INDEX named on this page (body Mini-Series link): WordPress id `34612` at [https://softwaretraining.co.za/?p=34612](https://softwaretraining.co.za/?p=34612) (pretty slug **not printed** on the body link; **not invented**; **not fetched** this pass). - Previous named in the body on this page: none (no "The previous video covered" sentence; this is Part 1). - Next named in the body on this page: RGB vs CMYK at [https://softwaretraining.co.za/?p=34614](https://softwaretraining.co.za/?p=34614) (pretty slug printed in More Training Videos as [https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-rgb-cmyk-difference](https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-rgb-cmyk-difference) with title "The Big Deal between RGB and CMYK Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 2)"; unused neighbour Part 2; **not fetched** this pass). Alternate long pretty slug also printed on this URL: [https://softwaretraining.co.za/the-big-deal-between-rgb-and-cmyk-within-the-am-co-za-inkrip-software-part-2](https://softwaretraining.co.za/the-big-deal-between-rgb-and-cmyk-within-the-am-co-za-inkrip-software-part-2) (**not invented; not fetched**). - Avia prev chrome on this URL: Top Designing Programs for Large Format Printing Designs – AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 5) at [https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-top-designing-programs](https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-top-designing-programs) (unused neighbour Part 5; pretty slug printed; **not fetched** this pass). - Avia next chrome on this URL: Some Industry Standard Design Elements Within the AM.CO.ZA InkRIP Software (Part 4) at [https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-standard-design-elements](https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-standard-design-elements) (unused neighbour Part 4; pretty slug printed; **not fetched** this pass). - Related chrome on this URL also names already-ingested transform Part 6 [https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-stacking-orders](https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-stacking-orders) (`training/inkrip-stacking-orders.md`; More Training Videos; **not recrawled**), already-ingested Job Manager Part 3 [https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-rip-control-connection](https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-rip-control-connection) (`training/inkrip-rip-control-connection.md`; More Training Videos; **not recrawled**), and already-ingested ICC INDEX [https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-icc-profiles-manager](https://softwaretraining.co.za/inkrip-icc-profiles-manager) (`training/inkrip-icc-profiles-manager.md`; sidebar; **not recrawled**). 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