Vector and raster graphics are two different kinds of images, although they are not often distinguishable by the naked eye. Vector images are geometrical, computer graphics based on an x and y-axis, so that they can be scaled up or down...
Method 1 of 3:
Using an Online Vectorizer
Choose this method if you don't have much graphic design experience. There are several websites that vectorize a PNG, BMP, JPEG or GIF image for free.
Save your PNG, BMP, JPEG or GIF file to your computer desktop.
Navigate to popular vectorization websites. Search for sites like Vectorization.org, Vectormagic.com or Autotracer.org, or type 'vectorization website' into a search engine.
Click the button that says 'Upload Image' or use the browser button to find the image on your computer.
Select the new file format you want to use. The most versatile option is to use a PDF; however you can also save it for Adobe programs as an EPS or AI file.
Wait for the program to trace the image. This will take a few moments or minutes, depending upon the complexity of the file.
Click the 'Download' button to download the result. Save the image to your Downloads folder or desktop. Use this image as you would a vector image.[1]
Method 2 of 3:
Using Adobe Photoshop to Vectorize an Image
Find an image that you want to vectorize. Use PNG, BMP, JPEG or GIF formats.
Open Adobe Illustrator. Open a new document and save it to your computer in AI format.
Go to the File menu and select 'Place.' Find your image on your computer and place it on top of the document.
Click 'Save Preset.' It will allow you to return to these settings later on to tweak them.
Ungroup elements of the image that have been placed together and should be separated. Right click on the group and select 'ungroup.' Use the Knife tool to cut grouped anchor points apart.
Use the Smooth tool to reduce the number of anchor points in your vector image. Add elements, colors or textures as you normally would with a vector image.
Save your image again. You should be able to convert it to another file type and use it as a vector image.[2]
Method 3 of 3:
Using Adobe Photoshop to Vectorize a Sketch
Download that image to your computer desktop or into an image folder.
Open a new Adobe Illustrator file. Select 'File' and 'Place' to bring your photo or image into the program. Make sure your image covers a majority of your screen, so that you can work on it in detail.
Add a new layer on top of your image using the Layers palette. Lock the first image layer by clicking the little square lock. The image will stay in one place while you work on it.
Return to your top layer. Click on your Pen tool. You are going to trace your image, so that it will create a sharp, vector image.
Press 'Shift' to remove the Bezier Handle when you are ready to continue your outlining or drawing.
Continue in the same clicking and adjusting until your outline is complete. Remember that you want to create as few points as possible, while remaining as true to the shape as possible. This is a skill that will improve with practice.[3]
Make each separate section into a different element. You can group these elements together later on. Fill in the colors when you are finished. You can add colors on the same layer or different layers.
Return to the first layer, unlock it and delete it when you are finished making changes. Save your file as a vector image, such as AI or EPS. Use this new vector image for scaling.
Update 05 March 2020
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