Vector graphics are composed of lines, shapes and text that are mathematically generated and stored in a computer as mathematical formulas. These graphics don't lose detail when they are resized and can be edited simply by moving points and lines. Vector graphics are saved as scalable user defined files such as .svg, .eps, and .ai.

Raster graphics are composed of pixels, or small square dots of color. When the resolution of raster graphics increase the amount of pixels increases and the file size grows. Raster graphics cannot be scaled or edited after they are created and are saved as .jpg, .tiff, and .png.