About this tag
The raster editing tag on WindowsForum.com collects discussion of pixel-based image work as it appears in Windows software and workflows. Recent coverage includes Graphite, a free, open-source editor that combines vector design with raster compositing in a single workspace, aimed at reducing the export shuffling between Photoshop and Illustrator. The thread notes that Graphite remains in alpha and does not match full Adobe feature parity, so expectations should stay measured. For Windows users, the recurring theme is practical tool choice: layer-based compositing, image adjustments, and mixed raster-vector compositions handled in one place rather than across several applications.
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    Graphite Alpha Combines Vector and Raster in One Workspace

    Graphite can bring vector design and some raster compositing into one workspace, potentially reducing the exports needed when moving artwork between Photoshop and Illustrator. For Windows users looking for a free, open-source graphics tool, the opportunity is a more editable design workflow—but...