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Why can I not image trace in Illustrator?

Why can I not image trace in Illustrator?

As srisht said, it may be that the image is not selected. If it is vector, Image Trace will be grayed out. Try creating a new Illustrator file. Then choose File > Place.

How do you vector trace an image?

Here’s how to easily convert a raster image into a vector image using the Image Trace tool in Adobe Illustrator:

  1. With the image open in Adobe Illustrator, select Window > Image Trace.
  2. With the image selected, check the Preview box.
  3. Select the Mode drop down menu, and choose the mode that best suits your design.

How can I trace an image in illustrator?

To trace the image using a tracing preset, click the Tracing Presets and Options button in the Control panel, and select a preset. To trace the image using the default tracing options, click Live Trace in the Control panel, or choose Object > Live Trace > Make.

How does a tracing object work in illustrator?

Specifies the view of the traced object. A tracing object is made up of two components: the original source image and the tracing result (which is the vector artwork). You can choose to view the tracing result, source image, outlines, and other options. You can click the eye icon to overlay the selected view over the source image.

How do you get black and white tracing in illustrator?

Illustrator converts the image to black and white tracing result by default. Click the Image Trace button in the Control panel or the Properties panel, or select a preset from the Tracing Presets button ( ). Choose one of the default presets by clicking the icons on top of the panel.

How does image trace work in Adobe Acrobat Pro?

You can choose one of the following options: Automatically switches between the limited palette and full tone for the tracing, depending on the input image. When you select Automatic for your palette, you can adjust the Colors slider to alter vector simplicity and accuracy in the tracing.