| Feature |
Raster Images |
Vector Images |
| Composition |
Made of pixels (tiny squares of color) |
Made of mathematical paths and formulas |
| Scalability |
Loses quality when enlarged (pixelation) |
Can be scaled infinitely without losing quality |
| File size |
Generally larger files, especially with high detail |
Generally smaller files, ideal for web graphics |
| Editing |
Detailed editing possible with specialized software |
Less detailed editing, but precise for shapes and lines |
| Ideal Use |
Photographs, digital paintings, complex textures |
Logos, illustrations, icons, infographics |
| File Types |
JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP |
SVG, EPS, AI, PDF (vectorized) |
