How to Convert an Image to Vector in Illustrator

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Want to turn a photo or raster image into editable vector artwork? In this tutorial, I’ll show you How to Convert an Image to Vector in Illustrator using Image Trace, including how to keep color, simplify your artwork, and make the finished vector editable.

We’ll also look at how the number of colors changes your final result, how to edit individual vector shapes after expanding the trace, and how to export your finished artwork as an SVG.

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🎓 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
► How to vectorize an image using Image Trace
► How to convert a black-and-white trace back to color
► How to control the number of colors in your vector
► How to expand and edit individual vector paths
► How to export your finished artwork as an SVG

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Convert an image into a vector
00:09 Open Image Trace
00:20 Change Image Trace to color
00:43 Simplify the vector with fewer colors
01:27 Expand and edit your vector
01:53 Change colors with Select Same Fill Color
02:30 Remove the background
02:55 Export your vector as an SVG

Ready to turn your image into an editable vector? Watch the video and follow along in Adobe Illustrator.

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