But the quickest and easiest method is to use a feature called ‘auto trace’.

Some are more precise than others (such as bezier curves from scratch). I want to note as well, there are a few different ways to create a vector. If you were trying to do this with pixels, the size changes would leave you with a very blurry image! Having a master file in vector, they can resize without any quality loss and export to a. They may have multiple sizes they cater for, or in some cases need to supply. It’s also useful for people selling prints on Etsy or other marketplaces. This is especially important for print projects, logos or any situation where the dimensions may need to change. Vector artwork is key for a lot of projects as it allows you to scale both up and down to any size, as many times as you need without losing quality. There is a (very reasonable) one-off cost for Affinity Designer, but once you see the special ‘sculpt’ feature, you will understand why I had to include it! Then we’ll see how that compares when using Adobe Capture + Affinity Designer.ĭon’t worry, Adobe Capture is free. First, we’ll export lettering from Procreate and use the autotrace function using the free app, Vectornator. I’m going to show you two different options for mastering your vectorising projects today.

This is a popular method, but you need a costly subscription + a desktop computer.īut is there another way to do this without leaving the iPad or paying a monthly subscription ? Yes! The fastest and easiest way to convert pixel artwork to vector has always been via ‘image trace’ in Adobe Illustrator (aka ‘auto trace’).

Since Procreate came out, more and more artists have moved to the iPad as either a starting point, or their entire workflow. One piece of the process that has been hard to substitute when using the iPad alone, is vectorising.

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