But hey, you can still buy cheap vector graphics here, if you don't want to do it yourself. You may edit these downloaded Vector Files in Vector applications such as Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw or Inkscape.

Usually, the files which are downloaded from Vector Stock websites or Free Vector websites are offered either in an AI format (Adobe Illustrator) or as an EPS file (Encapsulated Postscript). With all these troubles, it is quiet easy for a novice to get confused.įirst, let’s get the basics of editing text in a vector file out of our way, after which we shall explore ways to tackle the other problems that exist. Especially if you download the EPS file (here is how to open EPS files) you might end up having only the outlines. In some cases, it’s impossible to edit the text like we usually do within a word editing software, as some Graphic Designers convert the text to shape, outlines or paths, before contributing their designs to Stock Agencies or Free Vector Stock sites for downloading. On some occasions, the creator of the Graphic may have used a font which may not be present on your computer and to add to the problem the Designer may not have mentioned the font family used in the Vector file. You can also check out some Alternatives to Adobe Illustrator to edit text in your vector files!

If you don't know how to edit vector files in Photoshop read on here. And since most Designers and Non Designers prefer to download files from Vector Stock Agencies such as SignSilo or Free Vector websites for their projects, learning to edit text in a Vector File can save you time and frustration. Editing text in a Vector File can be an easy task for designers, and a daunting one for a person who is not so familiar with Design applications.

Inkscape font to vector