Vector graphics are an ideal format for simple logos, images or illustrations because they have clear lines and contours. Vector graphics are created using equations instead of pixels so they can be set to any size without losing their quality. Vector images are often used in design, website design, and commercial advertising. While most vector images are created from scratch, you can use an image editing program to “trace” a-j.webp
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Method 1 of 2: Using Adobe Illustrator
Step 1. Open Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator is a professional image creation program, and the easiest way to create vector images from-j.webp
Step 2. Switch to the “Tracing” workspace
Click the menu in the top right corner and select “Tracing” to bring up the “Image Trace” panel.
Step 3. Add the-j.webp" />
You can do this from the File menu or drag and drop files.
Step 4. Select the file on your artboard
The tracing option in the Image Trace pane will be active.
Step 5. Check the “Preview” box in the Image Trace panel
That way, you can see the impact of various settings before applying them. However, this will make your processing time longer.
Step 6. Try one of the presets in the Image Trace panel
There are five preset buttons along the top of the panel, and the rest are available in a drop-down menu. The buttons on the top row include:
- Auto Color – Generates a stylish set of colors depending on the original color.
- High Color – Attempts to recreate all the original colors.
- Low Color – Produces a simplified version of the original color.
- Grayscale – Replaces the color with a gray shadow.
- Black and White – Reduces colors to black and white.
Step 7. Use the color slider to adjust the color complexity
Images that are converted to vector usually don't look as good in their original colors. Therefore, the number of colors used in the image needs to be reduced to make it look better.
Step 8. Expand the “Advanced” section in the Image Trace panel
That way, you can see more detailed tracing controls.
Step 9. Use the “Paths” slider to adjust how closely the path will follow the pixels
Slide the switch to the left to loosen the path, and slide it to the right to tighten it. Loose paths have smoother edges.
Step 10. Use the “Corners” slider to adjust the dullness of the corners of your image
Slide the switch to the left to dull the corners, which will result in a smoother image.
Step 11. Use the “Noise” slider to reduce distractions
“Noise” determines what group of pixels is considered noise and is not included in the plagiarism. This helps straighten lines and smooth out rough spots.
Step 12. Click " Trace " if you are satisfied with the result
Then, Illustrator will do the plagiarism. You may need to wait a while for the tracing to finish.
Step 13. Click the “Expand” button
All traced objects will be converted into vector paths, and will replace the-j.webp
Step 14. Export the image as a vector file
Once you're done tracing, export the finished image as a vector file.
- Click File or the Illustrator menu and select “Save As.”
- Save the copy as an.ai file. This will allow you to open the file again with Illustrator and edit it further.
- Choose a format from the "Save As Type" menu. These formats include SVG (webpage) and PDF (print).
- Do not save the file as PNG or-j.webp" />
Method 2 of 2: Using GIMP and Inkscape
Step 1. Download and install GIMP and Inkspace
These programs are free and open source and can be used to create-j.webp
- You can download GIMP from gimp.org. Run the installer for your operating system and leave it at the basic settings.
- You can download Inkscape from inkscape.org. Run the installer for your operating system and leave it at the basic settings.
- This method only works on simple images with basic colors, such as logos and emblems. Converting a high-detail image requires a lot of smoothing out rough edges and using good colors.
Step 2. Use the Rectangle Select tool to select the image you want to convert into a vector
Use the selection tool to create rough boundaries for your image. Thus, re-coloring can be done more easily.
Step 3. Click the “Image” menu and select “Crop to Selection. This way, you will delete everything except the part that was already selected.
Step 4. Click the "Image" menu again and select "Autocrop"
Thus, your selection will be tightened.
Step 5. Export your file
You can export the file once it's finished cutting. Click the File menu and select “Export As”. Leave the program at its default setting and give the file a name to distinguish the chunk version from the original file.
Step 6. Load the file into Inkspace
Once exported, open the file in Inkspace. You will see it appear in your Inkspace workspace.
Step 7. Click the image to select it
You need to select the image before it can be traced in Inkspace.
Step 8. Click "Path" and select Trace Bitmap
This will open the Trace Bitmap window.
Step 9. Choose various methods and click the “Update” button
The vector image preview page will appear. Here, you can see what the image will look like after the vectorization method is performed.
The “Colors” option will give the closest color approximation to the original image
Step 10. Adjust the settings for the preset method
You can set several settings for most presets. Click “Update” after each setting change to see the results.
Step 11. Click "OK" when you are satisfied with the result
The original image will be traced and replaced with a vector image.
Step 12. Use the " Edit paths by nodes " tool to make the subtlest adjustments
This tool lets you select an area in a vector image and then drag the nodes to adjust the size and color of the image. Click a part of your image and lots of little boxes will appear. Drag these little squares to change the shape of your selection section.
Step 13. Use the “Break Path” tool to separate the nodes
During tracing, parts of the image that would otherwise be separate may be connected. The Break Paths tool allows you to separate them by removing connected nodes,
Step 14. Save the image as a vector file when you're done
When you are satisfied with your work, save it as a vector format.
- Click the File menu and select “Save As.”
- Choose a vector format from the "Save as type" menu. Commonly used formats are SVG (for websites) and PDF (for prints).
- Save a copy as an Inkspace SVG in case you come back and edit further.
