How to trace an image in Illustrator 2024 is a straightforward process involving the Image Trace panel.
Tracing an image allows you to convert raster graphics (like JPEGs or PNGs) into editable vector artwork. Follow these steps based on the provided reference:
- Open Your Image in Adobe Illustrator.
Begin by opening the image file you want to trace within Illustrator. You can do this by going to File > Open or by placing the image into an existing document (File > Place). - Choose Image Trace From the Window Menu.
With your image selected, open the Image Trace panel by navigating to the Window menu and selecting Image Trace. - Check the Preview Box.
In the Image Trace panel, make sure the Preview box is checked. This allows you to see the tracing results on your artwork in real-time as you adjust the settings. - Select the Mode Drop-Down Menu.
Use the Mode drop-down menu to choose the tracing method. Common options include Black and White, Grayscale, or Color, depending on the desired output. - Modify the Colors, Grays or Threshold Slider.
Depending on the selected Mode, you will have sliders available.- For Black and White mode, adjust the Threshold slider to control the delineation between black and white areas.
- For Grayscale or Color modes, modify the Colors or Grays slider to specify the number of colors or gray levels in the traced result.
- Tweak the Paths Slider.
Adjust the Paths slider to control how closely the traced paths hug the original image's shapes. Higher values create more detailed paths. - Adjust the Corners Slider.
Modify the Corners slider to determine the emphasis on corners versus smooth curves in the traced output. Higher values result in sharper corners. - Make Adjustments to the Noise Slider.
Use the Noise slider to ignore smaller elements or details in the original image below a certain pixel size. Increasing this value can help simplify the trace and remove unwanted speckles.
By following these steps and adjusting the various sliders, you can achieve the desired vector tracing result from your raster image within Illustrator 2024.
