AQA A’Level SLR12 Bitmap vs Vectors


About this video

AQA Specification Reference
A Level 4.5.6.6

In this video we compare the vector graphic approach with the bitmapped graphic approach and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Key questions:

- What are the advantages and disadvantages of vector and bitmap graphics?
- What are appropriate uses of each image format?

00:00 Bitmaps vs vectors
00:10 Intro
00:15 A note about this video
00:29 Bitmaps vs vectors
01:54 When to use bitmaps vs vectors
02:16 Key questions
02:28 Outro

Last updated: 09.05.25