The main difference between raster and vector files is that raster images are made up of pixels, which means they lose quality when scaled up, whereas vector designs are based on mathematical paths, so they can be resized without any loss in quality. Raster formats include JPEG and PNG, while vector formats include AI and SVG. Sometimes people confuse resolution-dependent raster files with resolution-independent vector ones, so it’s important to choose the format based on how you’ll use the image.

Raster images are made up of pixels, so when you zoom in too much, they become blurry or pixelated. Vector designs, on the other hand, use mathematical formulas to create shapes, which means they can be scaled infinitely without losing quality. That’s why logos and illustrations are usually done in vector, while photos are raster images.

Raster images are made up of pixels, which means when you zoom in or enlarge them too much, they become blurry or pixelated. Vector designs, on the other hand, are created using mathematical paths, so they can be scaled infinitely without losing quality. This is why logos and illustrations are often created in vector format for flexibility, while photographs are usually raster images.