How to vectorize an image on Indesign

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May 8, 2024
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I need to turn a PDF image into a vector, can it be done on indesign

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Correct answer James Gifford—NitroPress

No, not really. InDesign has a few basic graphics-level and image management features, but most are subsets of those found in Photoshop and Illustrator. The only tool it has besides general vector shapes and editing is a pathfinder tool.

You almost certainly want Illustrator for any PDF conversion/vectorizing task.

Steve Werner

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Adobe Illustrator would be a much better choice for turning an image into vector. It's not something that can be done in InDesign as @James Gifford—NitroPress points out.

James Gifford—NitroPressCorrect answer

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No, not really. InDesign has a few basic graphics-level and image management features, but most are subsets of those found in Photoshop and Illustrator. The only tool it has besides general vector shapes and editing is a pathfinder tool.

You almost certainly want Illustrator for any PDF conversion/vectorizing task.

Peru Bob

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I've moved this from the Using the Community forum (which is the forum for issues using the forums) to the InDesign forum so that proper help can be offered.

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