How do I access layers of a jpeg in Illustrator CC?

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October 26, 2018
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I need to access all layers of an jpeg image I placed in Illustrator CC. The jpeg image doesn't have layers saved and I didn't create it. I need to work on it in Illustrator and when I convert it in Image Trace it selects all the individual strokes and dots and not letters and pictures, etc. Any help will be appreciated and soon! Tx!

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Correct answer Mike_Gondek10189183

The .jpg format does not save layers. File formats such as .ai, .pdf, .psd, .tiff allow you to save layers, if the person constructing the file knew what they are doing and kept layers.

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SJRiegel

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Image trace cannot give you the result you are looking for.
The program hasn't the sort of awareness that would allow it to "know" what it is tracing. Everything is just a shape.

The only way to do what you want without the original vector file is to use Illustrator's drawing tools to recreate the image by redrawing it yourself.

Arlene-MAuthor

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Thank you. Seems a bit tedious even for me.

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SJRiegel

Legend

If you can figure out what the font was, you can retype the lettering. The rest may be tedious to redraw, but sometimes that is the only way to get a good result.

Mike_Gondek10189183

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The .jpg format does not save layers. File formats such as .ai, .pdf, .psd, .tiff allow you to save layers, if the person constructing the file knew what they are doing and kept layers.

Arlene-MAuthor

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Thank you! I was afraid that was the case.

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