Although both Photoshop and Illustrator belong to Adobe’s Creative Cloud, they serve different creative purposes. Photoshop works primarily with raster graphics — ideal for photo editing, digital painting, and web design. Illustrator, on the other hand, specializes in vector graphics, which are scalable without losing quality, making it perfect for logos, icons, and illustrations. Photoshop handles pixels; Illustrator handles mathematical paths. Professionals often use both together — for instance, designing scalable artwork in Illustrator and refining textures or effects in Photoshop. Understanding these differences helps designers choose the right tool for their specific creative goals.