Rasterization is the process of converting vector graphics, which are made up of paths defined by mathematical equations, into raster images composed of pixels. This transformation allows images to be displayed on screens, as monitors and printers work with pixel data. Rasterization is essential in computer graphics, enabling the rendering of shapes, colors, and textures in a way that can be easily processed by hardware. During rasterization, each pixel's color is determined based on the vector shapes and their attributes. This process is commonly used in applications like video games and graphic design software, where real-time rendering is crucial. Techniques such as anti-aliasing may be applied to improve the visual quality of the final image.