VECTORIZING AN IMAGE INKSCAPE INSTALL

Double-click on “Layer 1” to rename the layer, here “head”. Select a name for the new layer, in our case “ears”. To add a layer, press Shift + Ctrl + L to open the “Layers” tool and click on the plus sign (1). Use the ‘blur’ option in the color menu to create a more natural effect (3).Ħ. Give the new figure a different color (1) and shrink it slightly by holding the Shift and Ctrl keys.īy adding nodes and moving the handles (2) you have to change the shape of the small figure. Select the cat’s head, copy it (Ctrl + C) and paste it in the same place (Ctrl + V). Move the figure to the right by pressing the Ctrl key. Select the outline with the selector (1), copy it (Ctrl + C) and paste it in the same place (Ctrl + V). It may take some getting used to, but you’ll find it much easier when you do it for a second time.

You can move the nodes directly or grab the handle (2). With the nodes (1) editor, add three additional nodes to the path by double-clicking (2).ģ. Press Shift to have the circle created from the middle.Ģ. Tip: press Ctrl to make the circle is symmetric. Create a circle (1) and choose a color (2).

Start the program and follow the steps below.

VECTORIZING AN IMAGE INKSCAPE INSTALL

Have fun!īefore we get started, download Inkscape here and install it on your computer. Follow the instructions step by step to create a simple cat motif, and then see where your skills and imagination can take you. This time, we’re hoping to give you a helping hand in creating good, high-quality vector designs with an amazing free online program called Inkscape. Back by popular demand, and thanks to a lot of positive feedback from our Partners and blog readers, we bring you another helpful and informative tutorial straight from our design experts in the Asset Management team.

Vectorizing an image inkscape