How do I convert compound paths to strokes in adobe illustrator?

[claireisabel422]

I have an image i've drawn and would like to convert the object's lines to a stroke so that the outline is the same weight. i've tried rasterizing the image, expanding, live-tracing, but still not getting the effect i want.

i can use the pen tool to outline the image myself but it's quite time-consuming. seems like there should be a better way.

thanks!

[Monika Gause]

If converting to pixels and then tracing does not work for you, then doing it manually is the way to go.

[claireisabel422]

thank you!

[Eugenio.NYC · Accepted solution]

I agree with Monika,

maybe try this

then select the inside or outside with the white arrow (direct selection tool) and delete it

you will have a silhouette,

invert fill and stroke and then go to the menu Object/Path/simplify

Maybe this works

Regards

E

[laurae97894924]

Hi Claire,

I realise this may be a bit late for you, but I have been searching for a solution to this for ages and came across this tutorial. Worked for me - hope it helps you too! https://community.glowforge.com/t/how-to-get-a-centerline-trace-in-illustrator/21392/22

Thanks