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RealTerrySyanide
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June 17, 2018
Question

Image Trace not working.

  • June 17, 2018
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I opened a image trying to do the image trace. It is grayed out.

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    Participating Frequently
    June 18, 2018

    Check a few areas before imaging tracing.

    1. Is the image in a Layer that is Locked? if so Unlock Layer.

    2. As mentioned in earlier thread, if Image is inside a clipping Mask?

    Object>Clipping Mask>Release

    This will help when selecting an image. Keep in mind when Mask has "Released"

    it becomes an Unpainted Object (No fill or stroke color)

    Don’t forget to select the image.

    https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/image-trace.html

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 17, 2018

    use the layers panel to check if your image is inside a clipping mask. if so, release it

    Bill Silbert
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 17, 2018

    What version of Illustrator and what operating system are you using? Did you have an image selected? It will be greyed out if no image is selected.