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Hi, I've just turned a PNG file into a vector file but the outlines look horrible (see pic)
Can someone tell me how to make the outlines straight?
Thank you!!
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Manual trace with the pen tool gives the best control.
The second best thing is to start with a high resolution image.
If not available, use Object > Path > Simplify...
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Manual trace with the pen tool gives the best control.
The second best thing is to start with a high resolution image.
If not available, use Object > Path > Simplify...
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Thank you so much!! It works now
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Good to hear that helped.
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