How to Convert a jpeg Image into a Vector Image Using Inkscape - Inkscape Tutorial

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In this video we use Gimp to crop an image initially, removing the white background and then save it in png format.

Then using the saved image we then go to Inkscape where we use the Trace function to turn the raster image into a vector image.

All done using free graphic designing software!

We are using Gimp Vers 2.6.11 and Inkscape Vers .48.2

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• Remove background
• Inkscape
• Gimp
• Vector Image
• Raster Image
• graphic designing software
• graphic design tutorials
• cropping
• tracing

[lilpjuarez]

you've made it very easy to understand! does the pic taht you upload into inskape have to to be better than 300 in size in order for it to turned into a vector?

[GraphicDesignTuts]

@lilpjuarez Hi and thank you for your kind comments. When you say 300, do you mean the size of the image must be more than 300pixels by 300pixels? It does not matter what size the image is, the trace function in Inkscape will work on any size.

If you have a large image I suggest you reduce the size as it would take a long time to trace. Have fun. Caroline and Davina

[lilpjuarez]

@GraphicDesignTuts yeah thats what i meant..i cant save some files and some files when i go to open,it brings a box asking about EMBED OR LINK? and another quesion,how can you ungroup the pic?so that i could change colors,fonts and such..thanks again

[GraphicDesignTuts]

@lilpjuarez Hi,you have some great questions and the quickest and easiest way for you to get the answers is to either sign up for our free tutorials, the address is below each video or work through the Inkscape series in our YouTube playlist.They are step-by-step easy to follow tutorials. If you would like a screen shot of how to ungroup images, send us a private message giving us your email address and I will send you it. Davina

[boom16091991]

just like to say thank, as this video as helped so much, i was looking for software to vector images, so i could contour cut them out for 6 hours until i found this. thanks

[GraphicDesignTuts]

@boom16091991 Hi boom (sorry I do not know your name)

Thank you for telling us the tutorial has helped you, without your feedback we would be working in the dark!

We are very glad the tutorial has helped you and hopefully has saved you some time. We know Cutters use Inkscape.If you are unfamiliar with the programme, you may find our free Inkscape tutorials helpful. Details on how to get them (and more tips) are below the video. Cheers, Davina and Caroline

[GraphicDesignTuts]

@ShadeCanopy - Hello there - we are so glad that you have found this useful. You can get more Tips if you sign up for a free tutorials by clicking either of our links on our channel links.

You also get more tips there as well. Do share our tutorials with other people if you think they are useful.

Davina & Caroline :)

[ShadeCanopy]

Oh wow! This was a very great video and very useful. Thanks so much!

[GraphicDesignTuts]

You are very welcome Quinkydink 13, glad you enjoy them and are finding them helpful. Are you finding them on YouTube or have you signed up for our free tutorials? If not, go to our Facebook fan page - UsefulGraphicDesignTutorials, click on the welcome tab and sign up. You will get lots of tips and ideas as well as the free tutorials. Look forward to seeing you. Cheers, Caroline and Davina

[Quinkydink13]

Just had to say, great video and sooo helpful. Thanks for your tips and advice. This will certainly help me. Keep up the great work :o)