How to use 3d with an imported image?

[neils5788176]

Hi, I'm trying to create a 3d image of a client logo. So I've created a .png in Photoshop and imported it into Illustrator. When I hit 3d > extrude and bevel it does do it but it takes everything from the image placed i.e it has the rectangular background rather than the elements themselves (see attached).

What I want to do is extrude and bevel the text only. I'm hoping it's something simple but can't work it out I'm afraid. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

[Monika Gause]

You will need the text as a vector shape.

[neils5788176]

I might add, I don't have the original logo, I'm working with a provided Jpg

[Monika Gause]

Illustrator still expects paths.

So that's what you have to provide.