Vector Graphics are image files created using geometric elements such as points, lines, curves and shapes. Due to this, vector graphics are infinitely scalable without loss of image quality. Common graphic design software that creates vector based images include Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw and ...
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Vectorize 3D Logo in Illustrator
I am new to Illustrator and vectorizing Logos. I need to vectorize this logo
My questions are: how can I find out the two font types and colors? What will be the best way to vectorize this Logo ...
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Illustrator: Altering color of many objects from differnt layers
WORKAROUND TOWARDS THE BOTTOM
This lovely PSD file (350 Perfect Icons -- brankic1979) consists of a high number of beautiful icon elements that were originally masked in photoshop. I want to be able ...
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Link a layer with a shape/vector mask in Photoshop
Simple question that I can't find the answer to.
I have a layer with a photo that I got off the internet. I want this layer to have rounded corners. So I draw a rectangle with rounded corners in ...
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How to copy a vector mask to another layer in photoshop cs6?
I am trying to follow a set of instructions and am looking to copy and paste a vector mask to a gradient layer. For some reason when I simply do cmd c and cmd v to the gradient layer nothing is ...
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jquery mobile user interface vectors or something very similar?
Does anyone know where to get jquery mobile vector .ai files preferrable?
In need to do some mockups in high quality for print but cannot find any ilustrator or vector psd templats for this.
Is there ...
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Free vector design app besides inkscape?
Does anyone know a good vector drawing application?
I tried Inkscape, but it is not a real vector design app. Technically it's an SVG editor, and as such doesn't support anything that SVG doesn't ...
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Photoshop CS6: selecting all shapes contained inside a rectangular area
In PowerPoint, Visio, and many other programs, there's a "rectangle selection" mode which allows selecting a group of objects by drawing a rectangle with the mouse. All objects which are fully ...
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Making a line drawing or vector image from photograph
I'm trying to create shooting target-style single-color images from digital pictures of animals. Once I've lifted the image from the background, what are ways I could turn it into a simple line ...
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Term for the process of converting a raster image into a vector - 'vectorization'?
I thought this would be the most appropriate SE.
Regularly I'm asked to convert clients logo's and various other images into vectors - for whatever reason they don't have the original files or cannot ...
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Image quality - Export vector icon to PNG vs resize PNG
I have a set of vector icons which I need to save as PNG images in 3 sizes (16,32,48). I'm confused as the best way to go about this to produce the best quality results. Either I can save each one ...
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“Uncombine” Paths in Fireworks?
Is there a way to undo combining paths in Adobe Fireworks? Or is it permanent?
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How to get in Isolation Mode from Layers panel in Illustrator?
The most known way to get into Isolation Mode in Adobe Illustrator is a double-clicking on the image.
Nonetheless, is there a way I can get into this mode from the Layers panel?
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Can one create a scalable brush in Photoshop?
Imagine if I'm drawing an image using brushes. Is there by any chance, possible to use the brushes as a vector and resize/transform them, without losing data?
For instance; if you draw a tree in with ...
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How do I keep the same opacity level to a vector shape using pen tool
I have been using the pen tool for more than 8 years already, but when I started using CS6, I have lots of difficulties using the pen tool.
I use the pen tool for vector portraits and I need to use ...
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How can I start creating my own pixel or vector art graphics for my game?
I am making a game with Adobe Flash. I have completed the mechanics for the game, and I am now trying to make the graphics for it. The game is a simple top down shooter.
I am not much of an artist ...
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Add 3D perspective to a vectorized text
I don't have any real experience with 3D software (except for 1995's Raydream Designer). I realize there are plenty of fine options out there, but I am looking for something tremendously simple:
For ...
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eps file vector quality issue
I have a large vector .eps file of 8 logo samples. At 100% zoom, it is crisp and gorgeous, about 4 inches wide and 1.5 inches high on my laptop screen. How do I export a PNG version at that size and ...
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Running ink effect in illustrator
I'd like to create the effect of ink running similar to how it's been used here, but I'd like to do it in vector. Anybody got some great brushes that might work?
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selecting vector path only from the current layer in photoshop
does anyone know if it is possible to "shield" other layers from path selection?
for example lets say I have 3 layers with different vector shapes in each one that overlap eachother in some points. if ...
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Get a vector path from Photoshop to Inkscape or SVG
I need to extract vector paths from Photoshop into SVG format (or anything else Inkscape can use).
I don't have Illustrator, and buying it just to convert file formats seems silly.
So how can I get ...
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Resize handles not showing up when I select an object and hit the command key
Apologize if this has been covered a thousand times, but I'm new to AI and I don't even know the technical terms of these things to find anything in Google. Been trying. Anyway, when you select an ...
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How can I outline (LaTeX) text in Inkscape?
This is a difficult question to google, as the term "outline" does not mean the same in Inkscape as it does in, e.g., Powerpoint.
However, Powerpoint does not support Latex.
How can I outline a ...
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Adobe Illustrator: maximum artboard dimensions for PNG export?
As all Illustrator users know, there is a hard limit on the size you can export a PNG file. I'm curious if anyone knows the maximum limit on this, and if it differs depending on the DPI of the ...
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Need advice on reducing icon size without loss in detail [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to resize icon sets in Photoshop?
I'm redesigning the icon for my Android application.
I designed it at 512x512 and then rescaled it to 96x96 and 32x32. However, it ...
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Manipulating the axis of a 2D graphic
I have made a flat 2D design in Illustrator that I want to change the viewer's perspective on. So where it is currently being viewed head-on or top-down, I'd like to skew the projected viewing angle ...
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Compositing transparent paths so topmost pixel wins
I'm having difficulty wording what it is I want to accomplish, but I'll try to explain. Let's start with the images below:
(a) (b)
Image (a) shows the image as I have it right now, ...
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Getting rid of open paths in Illustrator CS5 without overlapping stroked lines?
I have been looking into selling some vector art either by making my own site (almost doubles up as a portfolio) or sell it through existing stock vector sites. I am currently looking into ...
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Illustrator extrude and bevel keep messing up
How do I get an image to extrude and bevel using illustrator CS6.
The shape that's having the issues has effect>texture>texturizer and then I uploaded a psd file.
When I then select ...
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How do I cut a hole in a vector object I've drawn with the pen tool in Paint Shop Pro 8?
On a whim, I decided to try to recreate a high resolution Paint Shop Pro 8 logo icon.
The icon is a red painter's palette with a paint prush and the text "PSP 8".
I traced the outline of the ...
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How to batch-export SVG's to EPS on Windows or import them into InDesign CS6
I noticed that in Adobe CS6 there is still no way to import *.svg files into Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
Now I want to use a lot of svg's from "TheNounProject", due to their high quality and ...
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Is there a nice way to convert a vectored pdf to a vectored png?
I seem to be stuck in a situation where all I can get out of some designers(through a client so it's a little embarrassing now I've asked more than three times) is some vectored pdfs.
I need to put ...
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Single path overlapping? I shoelace design
I'm trying to make something similar to this in Inkscape:
I tried making a path then using object to path. But that didn't work.
So then I tried using the pen tool from clipboard... Still didn't ...
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How to create line in Illustrator with multiple color segments?
I'm a relative novice with Illustrator and I am looking for the best way to make a line with multiple color segments. For example, here is my feeble attempt by just making three lines and trying to ...
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How do I delete the center of the letter A in Adobe Illustrator CS5?
I need the center of the letter A in Illustrator to be transparent so you can see the background underneath. Same with letter D, B, O, P, R.
I imported a vector version of a word, and I am able to ...
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Take away negative space in clipping masks
I am using clipping masks to cut PNG images in illustrator (purely because I don't know how to do it in photoshop) and I was wondering if it was possible to take away the white space that is created ...
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How to scale a Character without changing its width?
I have to recreate a logo which has been made many years ago and all that is left is a tiny rasterized picture. I want to make a vector file in Illustrator. The logo contains text in, lets say 100 pt, ...
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Where can I find icons / vector art of everyday objects?
I am designing an application that requires between 100 - 200 icons / vector art of everyday objects - grandma, banana, boat, etc.
The resource that I've found that is closest to my needs is The Noun ...
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Create second path with specific offset from previous
I have this vector art I paid for from istockphoto, but I need to shrink it down. In order for this to look good I need to shrink in Ai, then export. However, when I shrink down the graphic, the ...
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Possible to use fill tool in grid cells?
I would like to reconstruct a simple bitmap to vector, so I have put a grid and a layer on top of it.
Is it possible to e.g. use the fill tool, to just fill out one of the grid squares at a time?
Or ...
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Create a color shifting (chromatic aberration) effect using Illustrator
I've got three copies of a vector in pure Cyan Magenta and Yellow colors. I wish to overlap them so that they merge to give a chromatic aberration effect letting a blackish color where they merge.
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Adobe Illustrator CS4 Intersection vs Adobe Illustrator CS6 Intersection
I hope you can help me. I work for a graphic design studio and we have recently upgraded to Adobe CS6. One of our designers who works heavily with Illustrator.
He has noticed, when intersecting two ...
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Deliverable format for iOS graphics
The graphics designer I am working with has given me the 3 options for delivering the graphics for the iOS app.
I want the delivered files to suit the following criteria:
Good quality (Ex: for ...
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How to Connect Bezier Curves in Inkscape?
You can see there two bezier curves that I want to connect together. How can I do that? My current area with the peak consists of many small bezier curves which is totally intolerable because it ...
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Where can I find backgrounds for my poster?
I'm designing a 3'x2' flex poster for my startup. I'm a long time GIMP user but this is the first time I'm designing poster for printing (Vector graphics).
Coming to the design. It's pretty simple. ...
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How do you resize an existing vector mask in Photoshop CS6?
I have created a vector mask for a layer in Photoshop containing a circle. Now I would like to fine-tune its position and size. I can only move individual or multiple anchor points.
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How to create Vector Graphics In Photoshop CS6?
Can anybody help me out with creating Vector Images using Photoshop CS6?
I know people prefer using CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator to create Vector images/Layer.
But I want to know if there is a ...
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How to smooth it out/add curves less jagged edges and illustrator
I am working on a trademark that utilizes a leaf. I translated the leaf into a vector shape but need to remove all of the jagged edges and make it smooth. Any suggestions?
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How to extract PNGs from Adobe Illustrator file
My graphic/web designer left me with an Adobe Illustrator file of my website. She said it would be easy to extract the images out as PNGs so I can use them in my HTML. But I can't figure this out too ...
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Adobe Illustrator Pen Tool for Hair Strands
I want to use the pen tool in Adobe Illustrator to make hair strands for a vexel portrait. The problem is that I would like to use the pen tool to make two anchor points (to make a strand of hair) w/o ...
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Going from Illustrator to Photoshop
I've been having some trouble lately trying to create some simple images when going from AI to PS.
I'm initially starting out with this apple logo vector that I want to convert to a white color in ...
