Invert logo colors

[r37916767avy7]

I have a logo, i simply want to invert the colors, make the background blue and the text writing white. i tried to use the fill bucket tool, but i get this error

The selection contains objects that cannot be converted. Live Paint groups can only contain paths and compound paths. Clipping paths are not allowed.

For more information on how to convert text, images, and other types of artwork into a form allowed inside Live Paint groups please see Help

[Anubhav M · Accepted solution]

Hello @r37916767avy7,

Thanks for reaching out. The logo in the file shared seems to be rasterized. To make the changes, you must either use the original vector file or convert it to a vector format using Image Trace (https://adobe.ly/3xgtmUn).

Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need assistance. We'd be happy to help.

Thanks,
Anubhav

[r37916767avy7]

Thanks for the reply, i tried to trace the image, but it just ends up being a black square, after i click make on image trace

  

[Ton Frederiks]

You probably double clicked the image and are in isolation mode. Hit Escape or use the arrow at the top of your window when this happens.

Re open the file and try tracing again.

Use the Advanced option to ignore color. 

[r37916767avy7]

I think i traced it, i am trying to fill in the colors with paint bucket, but it wont let me fill to change the color, there seems to be an error sign on the mouse pointer.

 

[r37916767avy7]

 

[Ton Frederiks]

If you traced it with the ignore color option, expand the trace, ungroup the result, just select it to apply a color.

No need to use Live Paint (or the Live Paint fill bucket).

[r37916767avy7]

Thanks for the advice, where is the ignore color option? i cant see any options when from the object > image trace option

[Ton Frederiks]

These are the steps:

Image Trace with ignore color option checked:

Expand:

Color:

[r37916767avy7]

Thanks for your help

[r37916767avy7]

Is there anyone who can help me do the changes, i cant find the image trace menu and dont know how this works, i just wanted this logo with the background color 2196F3 and the text in white, or direct me to where i cant get someone to do it for me. I have been trying for hours.

[Ton Frederiks]

If you cannot find something there is always Google or the Help file:

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

[Monika Gause]

Window > Image Trace.

Here is a playlist about it. You want to trace this in black and white, ignore the white, then expand the result and color it.

In order to get a blue background, put a blue rectangle behind it.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVqhHu3CSohV3AbA0DP6c6kJ5EJIqgFFf

[r37916767avy7]

Thanks Monika ill check it out

[r37916767avy7]

Do you know why it wont let me choose a blue color, its only giving me the option for white and transperant

[Monika Gause · Accepted solution]

Just click on that color palette button, then you can set up your color to your needs.