How can we zoom literally unlimited on vector graphics but it gets pixelated in rastor

Question

I am trying to understand the process or logic behind unlimited zoom in vector and why is it missing from rastor

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Answer 1

A **vector** is based on **math**; the computer will always be calculating what to show at a specific zoom level, as the “data” is not based on pixels. That step of pixilation only comes later. You zoom in, it recalculates and updates the display.

A **raster** image is entirely **pixel-data**. It’s detail is limited to the level the pixel data is stored at, so when you zoom in, there’s nothing else to do but fill gaps with data from the neighboring locations.