> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.mapbox.com/help/llms.txt)

# vector tiles

A **vector tile** is a lightweight data format for storing geospatial vector data, such as points, lines, and polygons.

Vector tiles are used to create Mapbox [vector tilesets](https://docs.mapbox.com/help/glossary/tileset/#vector-tilesets). Vector tiles can be used as sources for [styles](https://docs.mapbox.com/help/glossary/style/) or queried directly to create interactive experiences with the [Mapbox Mobile SDKs](https://www.mapbox.com/mobile) and [Mapbox GL JS](https://docs.mapbox.com/mapbox-gl-js/).

Vector tiles encode geographic information according to the [Vector tile specification](https://github.com/mapbox/vector-tile-spec).

**Related resources:**

-   [Vector tiles documentation](https://docs.mapbox.com/data/tilesets/)
-   [Vector Tiles API documentation](https://docs.mapbox.com/api/maps/#vector-tiles)