<human>:  What is the difference between vector and bitmap images?
<bot>: The main difference between vector and bitmap images is that vector images are made up of paths, or lines, which are based on mathematical equations, whereas bitmap images are made up of individual pixels that are used to create a raster image. Vector images are usually resolution-independent, meaning they can be scaled without losing any image quality, whereas bitmap images can lose quality if scaled. Vector images are commonly used for logos, illustrations, and icons, whereas bitmap images are commonly used for photographs.