Precise use of 'Pen Tool (P)'to trace over a photo creates this nify Vector style effect.

Vector is the term used for creating or editing images by stretching, twisting, coloring, and so on with a series of tools. It allows you to scale an image without making it blurry or pixelated. A vector-based graphic is composed of a series of mathematically described lines that form geometric shapes.

Learn how to vector detailed hair from an image.

Transform an image into a vector format.

Learn how to use Photoshop to create outstanding vector art.

Learn how to make some quick sunrays using vectors and how to create some interesting geometrical patterns.

Another Mask feature producing more flexibility and control to this knockout effect.

A tutorial on how to use the pen tool to quickly create smooth vector masks. It's a time saver.

The aim of this tutorial is to detail 'vector masks', a handy Photoshop feature which allows you to 'cut out' objects from their background, but without any actual loss to the original source picture. You'll soon wonder how you ever coped with the traditional 'eraser' technique.

Used on the iPod-website. This effect gives you a cutout of a figure.

This technique was used to create the logo of a company. Now you can learn how to make those vectorized melons.

Turn your photos into a vector drawing.

Make a real vector design (not raster) using tools like custom shapes and transform.

Make this juicy vector pineapple object that was originally designed for a logo.

Using the vector options you can rid parts of a vector shape. See how...

The aim of this tutorial is to detail vector masks, a handy Photoshop feature which allows you to cut out objects from their background without any actual loss to the original source picture.

A vector version of the popular sunburst that can be saved as a custom shape.

Make a real vector design (not raster) using tools like custom shapes and transform.

Learn to create a realistic book, vector style. You'll need fancy pen tool skills for this advanced tutorial.

Create this interesting vector wallpaper.