How to Adjust Image Trace Settings?

To adjust image trace settings in Adobe Illustrator, follow these steps:

Steps to Adjust Image Trace Settings

Here's a breakdown of how to effectively use Image Trace and adjust its settings:

1. Open the Image Trace Panel:

   • First, open your image in Adobe Illustrator.
   • Then, go to Window > Image Trace to open the Image Trace panel.

2. Select your image:

   • Select the image you want to trace.

3. Preview the Trace:

   • Check the Preview box in the Image Trace panel to see the tracing results in real-time as you make adjustments.

4. Choose a Mode:

   • Use the Mode dropdown menu to select the tracing mode that best suits your design.
   • Common options include:
     • Color: Best for images with many colors.
     • Grayscale: Good for black and white images or those with shades of gray.
     • Black and White: Converts the image to pure black and white.

5. Adjust Settings:

   • Colors, Grays, or Threshold Slider: Based on your mode, adjust the slider to control the level of detail:
     • Colors: Increase the number of colors included in the trace.
     • Grays: Adjust the number of gray tones in the output.
     • Threshold: Control the boundary between black and white in a black and white trace.
   • Explore other advanced options based on your tracing needs.

By following these steps you can fine-tune your image traces in Adobe Illustrator.