Need help with make and expand

Forum|Forum|8 years ago
October 9, 2017
3 replies
4070 views

Hi! I have done this before but have never had this problem. When I click make and expand everything turns black and white and the background mixes in with the text. I tried making the background transparent, also tried making the background a contrasting color. Photos attached of before and after. Black is after

This topic has been closed for replies.

Correct answer Mike_Gondek10189183

Yes, it is a linked image

Select that by itself with the pointer tool and the embed icon should show up.

If you are having trouble, please show screenshot of your entire screen with the links palette open, and the image selected.

Mike_Gondek10189183

Community Expert

Use Object >> Live Paint >> Make instead.

If you need to tweak the settings go here.

J

jennmc1Author

Known Participant

that option is not available

Mike_Gondek10189183

Community Expert

You might not have the live trace item selected. A screenshot would help us see where you are stuck.

Vishu_Aggarwal

Participating Frequently

As suggested by Monika use Image trace option with different settings, or simply choose the Image Trace Preset 3 colors by clicking on the drop down arrow next to image trace option.

Screenshot for reference -

Vishu AggarwalAdobe Certified Instructor, Professional and Expert

Monika Gause

Community Expert

Just trace it. Then use the Image trace panel to adjust the options. When it looks right, click the Expand button.

Sign up

To post, reply, or follow discussions, please sign in with your Adobe ID.

Sign in to Adobe Community

To post, reply, or follow discussions, please sign in with your Adobe ID.

Scanning file for viruses.

This file cannot be downloaded