Pages are subdivisions within a Figma file that help you further organize your design work. If a Figma file is like a notebook, then pages are like individual pages within that notebook. For instance, if you're designing the homepage of a website in a Figma file, each page in that file could represent a different variation of that design.

The key difference between files and pages in Figma is their level of organization. A file is a broader container for your entire project or a major part of it, while pages within that file break down the project into more manageable, organized sections. You can easily create and switch between pages in the Pages panel in the left sidebar.

This structure is especially useful for large or complex designs, allowing you to keep related design elements neatly separated yet within the same overall file. This way, you can easily navigate and work on specific parts of your project without sifting through everything in one large space.