Capturing Images to Work on in Illustrator

[Jgentry]

How are you capturing images to work on in Illustrator? I am working in my sketchbook and I would like to capture the image and edit (and vectorize) it within Illustrator. What's the best way to get it in Illustrator?

Thanks!

[Sue Garibaldi]

Hi JGentry.

Have you tried using the Shapes module in Capture to create vector images of your sketches? It's a super easy process and once created, those shapes are accessible through the Libraries panel in Illustrator CC and can be easily opened in an artboard.

This Adobe Help document is a bit old (the UI of Capture has changed) but it has an accurate representation of the workflow: https://helpx.adobe.com/in/mobile-apps/how-to/capture-shapes-illustrator.html

Capture shapes for Illustrator |

Please let me know if I can answer any more questions for you.

Sue.

[Jgentry]

Thank you, Sue.

As of now, I snap a photo, add it to Adobe Draw on my iPad, then send it to Illustrator. I’ll check out the resource you provided. Thank you!

UPDATE: Whoa! That's awesome! This is a game changer. Thanks again, Sue!

[Sue Garibaldi]

JGentry.

Oh good. I'm so glad it's what you need.

Let me know if you have questions about anything (there aren't any super basic tutorials for Capture).

Sue.