Image Trace Raster to Vector Poor Results

[westdr1dw]

Newbe question;

I have seen some post recommending to save an image file as a template, create a copy and trace with the Pen tool. However, this post was a few years ago.

Has Image Trace replaced this method?

In an attemt to convert some line drawings (Wiring Diagrams) to vector files the results have been pretty bad. I have tried using the tools in Image Trace to clean up. However just not getting it done.

Can the majority of JPG images be converted using Image Trace?

Thanks

[Larry G. Schneider]

The earlier post is still the best method to get a good copy.

[westdr1dw]

Larry;

Thanks, since I have several this is going to be a laborious process. At least I know the road ahead.

[Larry G. Schneider]

You will improve as time goes on. The Pen Tool is the basis for working in AI.

[westdr1dw]

Thanks, tried to stay away from it in PS for years as it was difficult getting use to it. I guess by the time I gain proficiency AI will have replaced it 🙂

[Monika Gause]

 I guess by the time I gain proficiency AI will have replaced it 🙂

By @westdr1dw

Doesn't  look like it. And doesn't look like that is even within the scope of "artificial intelligence" developers.

Pen tool in Photoshop is quite limited compared to Illustrator.

[westdr1dw]

IMO - I really did not see a need for the Pen tool in PS. Sensi (AI) selection tools really make it easy to select. I see a real a need for the Pen Tool in AI. 

[Barbara Ash]

Sensi is a great feature. Depending on the image, the Pen tool is sometimes still the most accurate method.