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Correct answer Monika Gause

Yo'll need a pretty good photo and then use the Image Trace panel on it. If the photo itself isn't already suitable, then there's no way to get a good result automatically.

Here's how to use Image Trace: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVqhHu3CSohV3AbA0DP6c6kJ5EJIqgFFf

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Anna_Lander
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Anna_LanderCommunity Expert
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February 17, 2025

you can also prepare the photo in Photoshop: set a contrast as big as possible or use the Threshold adjustment option to make it strongly Black and White (no Grey shadows) and then use Image Trace in Illustrator. This is if you need only black and white shapes, no grays. If you want more photographic style, try different Trace settings for the desired result.

Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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February 17, 2025

Yo'll need a pretty good photo and then use the Image Trace panel on it. If the photo itself isn't already suitable, then there's no way to get a good result automatically.

Here's how to use Image Trace: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVqhHu3CSohV3AbA0DP6c6kJ5EJIqgFFf

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