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Could you explain the difference between those two functionalities. I have three rasters I want to merge into one. What is the best option ?

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Merging your rasters creates a new raster file, effectively duplicating your data. This method uses more hard drive storage space.

The QGIS Training Manual explains the advantages of using a Virtual Raster rather than merging your rasters.

...without needing to actually create a new raster file, which could take up a lot of space. Instead, you can create a Virtual Raster. This is also often called a Catalog, which explains its function. It’s not really a new raster. Rather, it’s a way to organize your existing rasters into one catalog: one file for easy access.

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