Vector path
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In graphics design, a Vector path is a drawn or generated outline that represents a series of smooth straight (vector) lines instead of raster
dots (or bitmap dots). Therefore, the paths are independent of resolution.
Raster graphics
In computer graphics, a raster graphics image, or bitmap, is a data structure representing a generally rectangular grid of pixels, or points of color, viewable via a monitor, paper, or other display medium...
dots (or bitmap dots). Therefore, the paths are independent of resolution.