A batch file is a type of script file that is used primarily on Windows systems. It is a file containing a list of commands that are executed in sequence when the file is run. Batch files can perform various operations such as launching programs, renaming files, and creating directories.
A script file, on the other hand, is a file containing a series of instructions or commands that are executed by a scripting language interpreter or a specific application. Script files can be used on a variety of operating systems and can perform complex operations such as data manipulation, network communication, and user interaction. Script files can be written in various languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, and PowerShell.