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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
MahaB82AAuthor
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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