Rasterizing an object in Illustrator converts it from a vector graphic to a bitmap image. This can be useful for a variety of purposes, such as creating images for web pages or printing at high resolutions. To rasterize an object in Illustrator, select the object and choose Object > Rasterize. In the Rasterize dialog box, you can specify the resolution and other settings for the rasterized image.
Rasterizing an object can have a number of benefits. For example, rasterized images can be smaller in file size than vector graphics, which can be important for web pages. Additionally, rasterized images can be printed at higher resolutions without losing quality, which can be important for printing at large sizes.
