This is a read-only archive of the inkscapeforum.com site. You can search for info here or post new questions and comments at I have low resolution drawings composed of lines only. Is it possible to import them into Inkscape and redraw the lines as vector?
I tried trace bitmap, but as it works based on contrast and edges, it creates a vector object of the border of low-resolution pixels. Instead, I wish to turn it into a line vector.
For example, how can I turn this image into a simple line in vector? This is a cropped part of a complicated image. Thus, it cannot be sketched manually.
How to transform an image to vector
How to transform an image to vector
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Last edited by etrader on Mon Apr 25, 2016 1:31 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: How to transform an image to vector
Manually with the pen tool.
As inkscape doesn't have a single line trace option in the trace bitmap (uses potrace instead).
Centerline tracing can be done with autotrace for example.
As inkscape doesn't have a single line trace option in the trace bitmap (uses potrace instead).
Centerline tracing can be done with autotrace for example.
Re: How to transform an image to vector
I wrote a series of tutorials on converting raster images to vector. They're organized according to what your goal is. Since you haven't said what your project is about, this is the whole series, and you can choose whichever one works for you. (Most of them are about re-drawing the image as vector, rather than auto-trace.) http://forum.inkscapecommunity.com/inde ... cles;cat=6
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Manual - Inkscape: Guide to a Vector Drawing Program
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Inkscape for Cutting Design
Re: How to transform an image to vector
Lazur URH wrote:Manually with the pen tool.
It cannot be done manually. This is a cropped part of a much more complicated image.
Re: How to transform an image to vector
A long time ago, it was possible to blur a pixelated raster image. And then when Trace Bitmap is applied, the result was beautiful. However, Trace Bitmap has lost that ability by now. It's too bad, because in situations like this, it really was very useful.
I don't know if maybe you could install an older version and try it?? You can get older versions from the website, and I would suggest trying 0.46. And if that doesn't work, try 0.45. https://inkscape.org/en/release/
I don't know if maybe you could install an older version and try it?? You can get older versions from the website, and I would suggest trying 0.46. And if that doesn't work, try 0.45. https://inkscape.org/en/release/
Basics - Help menu > Tutorials
Manual - Inkscape: Guide to a Vector Drawing Program
Inkscape Community - Inkscape FAQ - Gallery
Inkscape for Cutting Design
Manual - Inkscape: Guide to a Vector Drawing Program
Inkscape Community - Inkscape FAQ - Gallery
Inkscape for Cutting Design
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ShawnWDion
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Re: How to transform an image to vector
It's not inkscape directly but search for this title and you might find the tips you need for the anti-alias issue your having with that line.
"Public: Technology Reviews : Tracing Color Raster Images" or "Color Quantization"
Also I think there is a generic extension to use imagemagick if I find it I'll update my post.
Shawn
"Public: Technology Reviews : Tracing Color Raster Images" or "Color Quantization"
Also I think there is a generic extension to use imagemagick if I find it I'll update my post.
Shawn