What is one advantage of converting a vector layer into a shape layer?

Converting a vector layer into a shape layer provides the advantage of easy control over fill and stroke colors. When a vector layer is transformed into a shape layer, it becomes editable within After Effects, allowing users to manipulate the fill and stroke attributes easily through the layer's properties. This offers more flexibility in design, as users can change colors on-the-fly, animate color changes, and apply various effects directly to the shape layer's properties without needing to adjust the vector layer itself.

Additionally, shape layers provide the ability to create multiple shapes within a single layer, which can all have unique fills and strokes, enhancing the design workflow. The ability to modify colors directly in the timeline helps streamline the animation and design process, making it more efficient for projects that require color variations or complex animations.

In contrast, other options such as improved rendering speed, animating path shapes, and achieving higher resolution output might be associated benefits in different contexts but are not the primary advantage of converting a vector layer into a shape layer. The key distinctive feature is the ease of controlling the fill and stroke attributes after the conversion.