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KlausKi
KlausKi
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August 23, 2017
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How can I convert shapes to curves?

  • August 23, 2017
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I'm migrating from CorelDRAW to Adobe Illustrator.

Being a beginner in Ilustrator I wonder how I could convert standard shapes, like rectangles or ellipses, into curves so I can edit a shape's path abundantly.

In CorelDRAW, I first create a shape and then choose the Convert to Curves menu item. After that I can edit the curve as if I had drawn a curve by hand:

How can I do this with Adobe Illustrator?

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Correct answer Monika Gause

There is a command available: Object > Shape  Convert to Courves (or the like, I have a German version)

But actually, you don't need to convert them, just go ahead and edit them with the direct selection tool or the pen tool or whatever tool is appropriate.

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Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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August 23, 2017

There is a command available: Object > Shape  Convert to Courves (or the like, I have a German version)

But actually, you don't need to convert them, just go ahead and edit them with the direct selection tool or the pen tool or whatever tool is appropriate.

KlausKi
KlausKiAuthor
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August 28, 2017

Thanks a lot, Monika!

Your suggestion helped me a lot. I'm using the Curvation tool now to edit the shapes.

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