How to make an SVG file

Easel
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Hi,

I’m new in this forum and I’m trying to make an SVG file from a jpg file that I imported in Photoshop, than copied that file into Illustrator, and save it as SVG file. Easel does not accept the file.
What am I doing wrong?

Thanks for your help!

Tim

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Tim,

It appears that you can use some jpg files. I have imported two in the last day and not had a problem.
They were just black and white line images such as a basket ball.

Not tried any others at this point.

I have done this just to try out the import function but will not have time to run on my router until next week after my other commitments are complete.

Scott

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No need for the Photoshop step.

If you have Illustrator, do the following:

  • Open a new file
  • File > Place… From the menu
  • Choose the image you want to place
  • Once it is on the art board, select it and click trace
  • use the trace pallet to tweak the tracing options
  • black and white or shades of grey work best
  • choose to expand the trace once you have it how you want it
  • select all and then click Object > Path > Clean Up…
  • save your work as an SVG

Or…

Request access to Easel’s apps feature and just do the trace in Easel.

Sorry if I missed something, I am posting this with my phone from memory.

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Thanks Sketch42!

It works now. When my machine arrives (and is assembled properly…) I will give it a try.
I will post the result in the forum!

Thanks again,

Tim

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