Adobe Illustrator/Simple Question

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Expert: - 4/11/2007


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I need to change a bitmap photo to a vector image? How do I do that? I have CS2 version. Thanks

Answer
Hi Reid.

You'll want to use the Live Trace feature of Illustrator.

You might want to check out a tutorial on using Live Trace before you begin - there are several on the internet.

Here's one with a flash video (I always like to see them doing it versus just reading how to).

http://www.webdesign.org/web/vector-graphics/adobe-illustrator/live-trace-in-ado...

Hope this helps!

Amy

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