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Image trace is a feature within Illustrator. Its function is to make a vector line drawing from a raster image. The file then would be saved as an .ai file in order to keep it editable in the future. See https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/image-trace.html for more details.

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Bill Silbert
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Bill SilbertCommunity Expert
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June 9, 2025

Your question is very confusing. The file you're showing appears to be a native Illustrator file which would have the suffix .ai. The video you provided shows someone editing an Illustrator file. Please be specific as to what you are looking for.

MahaB82A_
MahaB82A_Author
June 9, 2025

I mean originaly what type of image extension file is used to trace. For example I took this in PNG screen shot & trace it.

 

  

Bill Silbert
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Bill SilbertCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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June 9, 2025

Image trace is a feature within Illustrator. Its function is to make a vector line drawing from a raster image. The file then would be saved as an .ai file in order to keep it editable in the future. See https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/image-trace.html for more details.

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