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digital11111
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December 24, 2010
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can you convert a png to vector?

  • December 24, 2010
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can i import a png file and convert it to a vector image in illustrator? thanks

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    Jacob Bugge
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    Jacob BuggeCommunity Expert
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    December 24, 2010

    mediastream,

    Depending on the current/wanted appearance, you may use the easy/dirty way with Live Trace, and possible, possibly extensive, cleanup, or you may redraw, preferably with the Pen Tool.

    The Live Trace option is the closest you can get to a conversion in the normal sense.

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    digital11111Author
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    December 24, 2010

    i tried the live trace but everything turned black and looked distorted. is there any way to live trace and keep the original colors? thanks

    Jacob Bugge
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    Jacob BuggeCommunity Expert
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    December 24, 2010

    mediastream,

    I am still with 10, where it was still Auto Trace.

    I believe you will have to recolour, but probably you will be able to pick the colours from the PNG, using the Eyedropper Tool or something.

    There is a number of settings for Live Trace to try out.

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