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Vectoraster for Mac

Creating vector-based raster patterns from bitmap images.

$39.00
In English
Version 8.6.0
4.0
Based on 21 user rates

Vectoraster overview

Vectoraster is a graphics utility for creating custom vector halftones or animated raster effects based on imported images or dynamic elements like gradients, text or noise fields.

The halftone patterns and point shapes can be changed and varied across the pattern to produce many different styles. The resulting effect is always shown, with the preview updating in real time as you change parameters. The result can then easily be exported as vectors to EPS or PDF files, as images to JPEG, PNG or TIFF, or simply copied and pasted into most graphics software.

With Vectoraster 8 you can now also animate all these effects to create transitions, video backgrounds or other effects to use in your motion design projects. The result can be exported either as MOV or MPEG4 video files or a sequence of frame pdf or image files.

What’s new in version 8.6.0

Changes and improvements
  • New Arc point shape, for drawing dynamic arc shapes and lines with variable arc angle.
  • New Point offset transform, a new variable X,Y offset available in Point transform that visually moves the points without changing the measuring location like the raster pattern distortions, allowing for more control of point alignment and making complex patterns.
  • Improved license check redundancy for situations when the main license server is not working properly.
Bug fixes
  • Fixed disabling Point aspect scaling while set to vary dynamically would still apply aspect scale.
  • Fixed Fill opacity parameter being shown even when it had no effect due to fill being turned off.
  • Fixed colors loading incorrectly from some older format Vectoraster files.

Vectoraster for Mac

$39.00
In English
Version 8.6.0
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4.0

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The-Crow
The-Crow
Jul 1 2018
7.3.1
0.0
Jul 1 2018
0.0
Version: 7.3.1
This looks like a great app that I'm really interested in. I don't want to turn my comment into flame-bait, and I know this is really nit-picky...but why can't people use proper English anymore? It drives me nuts! Does the average user not actually know that "Will Vectoraster work good on macOS..." is incorrect? it should be "work WELL on macOS...". Pet peeve (just like people who don't know the difference between "lose" and "loose") and I normally hold my tongue. It's just that everywhere I look, the average user's literacy is going down the toilet. I always believed the MacUpdate users were better educated than the average. Sorry - my next comment will be a review of this software, which looks very useful...
anonymous-gerbil-5319
anonymous-gerbil-5319
Oct 18 2016
7.0.0
5.0
Oct 18 2016
5.0
Version: 7.0.0
If you are looking for creating great vector raster images you should try Vectoraster. It is a great and especially different way to create raster image artwork. I already tried PatterNodes by the same developer and like it because you think and create differently than you would do using (traditional) graphical apps. But be warned, you will create nice vector artwork and I am sure you will want to use and buy Vectoraster. The developer is very responsive too. You can download the trial from the website.
DRNash
DRNash
Oct 18 2014
6.1.0
0.0
Oct 18 2014
0.0
Version: 6.1.0
NB. Version 6.1.0 has been (hopefully temporarily) rolled back to v. 6.0.9 From the web site: "A new small update (v 6.1.0) of Vectoraster was just released a few hour ago, and sent out through the update system. However, unfortunately it seems something was wrong with the file and the updated app didn’t work for some users. For now we’ve rolled back the version to 6.0.9, so if you’re having problem with the new version you can just download the old version again. We’re now investigating what has gone wrong, and we’ll re-release the version as soon as we fix the problem. Sorry for the inconvenience."
Lvdoc
Lvdoc
Feb 24 2014
6.0.4
0.0
Feb 24 2014
0.0
Version: 6.0.4
I've only tinkered with this for a few minutes, and already I'm certain to make a purchase next payday! The other programs I've looked into either require an up front purchase from the MAS (with no demo) or are well beyond my price range. The fact that this author provides a demo (with restrictions on the image, understandably) went a long way toward enabling me to determine who is going to get my money! Thanks, developer!
Revco
Revco
Mar 22 2013
5.1.1
0.0
Mar 22 2013
0.0
Version: 5.1.1
Every time I launch 5.1.1 it tells me that I need to run Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later. I am on 10.6.8. Time to contact dev.
learnit77
learnit77
Jan 23 2024
8.5.8
5.0
Jan 23 2024
5.0
Version: 8.5.8
incrzr
incrzr
Oct 11 2018
5.0
Oct 11 2018
5.0
Version: null
anonymous-gerbil-5319
anonymous-gerbil-5319
Oct 18 2016
5.0
Oct 18 2016
5.0
Version: null
pedrotaquelim
pedrotaquelim
Apr 15 2014
5.0
Apr 15 2014
5.0
Version: null
pjbmade
pjbmade
Nov 8 2012
4.0
Nov 8 2012
4.0
Version: null
roi10
roi10
Oct 16 2012
1.0
Oct 16 2012
1.0
Version: null
Janro
Janro
Oct 16 2012
4.5
Oct 16 2012
4.5
Version: null
ft-se
ft-se
Oct 10 2012
4.0
Oct 10 2012
4.0
Version: null
Zompus
Zompus
Sep 30 2012
4.0
Sep 30 2012
4.0
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Ken-Nickerson
Ken-Nickerson
Sep 28 2012
4.0
Sep 28 2012
4.0
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Diegz
Diegz
Sep 19 2012
1.0
Sep 19 2012
1.0
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brandlevel
brandlevel
Mar 1 2012
5.0
Mar 1 2012
5.0
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Vess
Vess
Dec 14 2011
4.0
Dec 14 2011
4.0
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Rondfranks
Rondfranks
Nov 9 2011
5.0
Nov 9 2011
5.0
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Tonedept
Tonedept
Nov 8 2011
3.5
Nov 8 2011
3.5
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Widber
Widber
Nov 8 2011
5.0
Nov 8 2011
5.0
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Roepsel
Roepsel
Nov 8 2011
4.5
Nov 8 2011
4.5
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anonymous-worm-6968
anonymous-worm-6968
Nov 8 2011
5.0
Nov 8 2011
5.0
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Pan-Tau
Pan-Tau
May 6 2011
4.5
May 6 2011
4.5
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Mudflapper
Mudflapper
Apr 1 2008
4.0
Apr 1 2008
4.0
Version: null
Magosilvan
Magosilvan
Oct 2 2007
2.0
Oct 2 2007
2.0
Version: null