This document discusses different types of images that can be created and used on computers. It defines an image as any visual object modified or altered by a computer, while a photo is anything taken by a camera. A picture refers specifically to drawings or artwork created digitally. The document focuses on raster images, made up of pixels, and vector images defined by points and connecting lines, which can scale infinitely without quality loss. Common file formats for each image type are listed, along with brief descriptions of each format's characteristics and common uses.