Can we save an outline from Image Trace as a document?

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March 29, 2021
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I used Image Trace to outline a photograph and really like the resulting outline. I want to convert the lines in the outline to an actual image, that is, save it as its own image. Is this possible? I've been playing around with the different menus and don't seem to be able to affect the image at all.

How to

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Correct answer SMcreative3644190

You can make a vector trace from a photograph (select photograph, WINDOW/IMAGE TRACE, check preview box). Then expand the results and work with those paths. This is a destructive operation (replaces the original photo).

I think what you want to do is duplicate the image first (option+drag in layers panel), turn the original off, trace the duplicate and then you'll have both as separate objects.

Is that what you're looking for?

S

SMcreative3644190Correct answer

Inspiring

You can make a vector trace from a photograph (select photograph, WINDOW/IMAGE TRACE, check preview box). Then expand the results and work with those paths. This is a destructive operation (replaces the original photo).

I think what you want to do is duplicate the image first (option+drag in layers panel), turn the original off, trace the duplicate and then you'll have both as separate objects.

Is that what you're looking for?

S

stevens70907226Author

Inspiring

Morning. Apparently, yes. By making several layers of the outline I could adjust the midpoint of the stroke in each, change the color for each layer, blur in diffent directions and combine them with a bit of masking and different blend modes to create a really cool image.

Thanks.