A relative URL is a web address that shows where something is located in relation to the current page, without needing the full website link. For example, if you’re on `https://www.example.com/products/item1`, you might see an image linked as just `image.jpg` instead of the whole address. This makes it easier to manage links within a site and keeps things tidy when updating resources. Just be careful with relative URLs, as they can cause problems if you move your content around or change domains.