How to Vectorize in Illustrator

How to Vectorize in Illustrator

Illustrator is a popular Adobe application for creating vector graphics, one of the two main forms of computer graphics. Unlike bitmap images, vector graphics are mathematically generated and retain detail when resized. Because of this precision, vector processes are often used to create business images, such as logos and banners. You can have Adobe Illustrator vectorize existing images using Illustrator’s Image Trace function.

Vector and Bitmap Graphics

Many common graphics formats are what are called bitmap or raster graphics. Common examples include the BMP, JPEG and PNG graphics formats frequently seen online, as well as the RAW format images generated by many digital cameras. They essentially spell out the pixels, or tiny dots of color, in an image and what color each image takes. They're a natural form for representing data from digital camera sensors.

Other graphics file formats use what are known as vector graphics. These spell out the mathematical relationships between different parts of an image, including lines, points and arcs within the image. Examples of common vector graphics formats include .ai files, used when you create a vector in Illustrator, and scalable vector graphics, or SVG files, currently found online.

Vector graphics are often useful because their mathematical properties enable them to easily scale up and down in size without distortion. For that reason, they're often used for graphics that have to appear in different sizes in different places, such as corporate logos. They're the default output of many common drawing and illustration programs, including Adobe Illustrator, rival CorelDRAW and the open source graphics package called Inkscape.

Many tools, including Adobe Illustrator and other popular graphics applications, can convert files between vector and bitmap formats as needed. Conversions aren't always perfect, so it can be better to plan ahead for which file type you'll need before you get too far on a graphics project.

Image Trace in Illustrator

You can have Illustrator vectorize an image using its Image Trace function. In earlier versions of Illustrator, a similar function is known as "Live Trace."

Open the Image

Open the image to be vectorized in Illustrator using the "File" menu. Click on the image to select it.

Activate Image Trace

Click the "Object" menu, then click "Image Trace" and "Make."

Choose Tracing Options

Click the "Image Trace" button under the "Control" or "Properties" menu or select a preset option under "Tracing Presets." Adjust and experiment with options until the traced image looks the way you want.

Manually Adjust Vector Graphics

If you want to manually adjust the elements of the vector graphics you generate, click "Object," then "Image Trace" and "Expand." Manually drag or edit the vector paths generated by Illustrator to where you want them, using Illustrator's standard vector graphics tools.

Save the File

When you're done, save your file using the "File" menu.

Other Tracing Tools

If you don't have Adobe Illustrator, you can still use other vector graphics tools to convert a raster graphics file to a vector image.

Inkscape, a free and open source vector graphics tool available for most modern platforms, has an image tracing tool you can use for this purpose. To active it, click the "Path" menu and then click "Trace Bitmap." Adjust the options to generate an image that meets your needs, then save the image as an SVG file, which you can open with many graphics programs and most modern Web browsers.

If you prefer to use CorelDRAW, another commercial tool for vector graphics, you can use its PowerTRACE tool to convert bitmap graphics to vector graphics. Use the "Trace Bitmap" menu on the properties bar to find the options that work for you..

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