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Questions about vector graphics (image files created using geometric elements such as points, lines, Bézier curves and shapes, that can scale infinitely without loss of image quality)

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What formats are commonly used in animated elements on web pages?

What is the industry standard format for animated elements on web pages? I know these can be videos and GIFs, but it doesn’t seem as if these formats are providing high enough quality, and video files ...
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Different way to unite a vector without losing detail

This is my first time asking something here so I hope I can get the help I need. I seem to be stuck with a pathfinder problem. I made this detailed vectorized image of my dog and I need to merge it as ...
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Software to flip vector graphic without the use of CSS or SVG code

Say I have a simple SVG file, as an example, this: <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="400" height="400" viewBox="0 0 100 100" fill="none&...
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How do I place four "evenly" spaced lines along the perimeter of a shape in Illustrator?

I have the following shape, which I made by creating an ellipse and scaling the top and bottom handles at the same time with the s shortcut. On this shape, I want to place four spaced out lines that ...
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How can I revolve a hexagon growing pattern in a circle? (Reference in description)

Been trying to achieve this hexagon pattern, but luck so far. I have tried to use blending modes and also making a brush out of the pattern but keeps coming out very irregular. How can i approach to ...
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Can I automatically convert an outer stroke into an "inner" stroke in SVGs?

I know the title is sort of confusing but I really don't know how to describe it better. I will first visualize what I want to achieve, because it becomes really clear then. The following image is a ...
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Are there any good third party tools for making accurate shape layer from vector object?

I tried using photoshop's "Color Range","Make Work Path", and "New Fill layer" tools to make a a shape layer that accurately recreae this vector image I want to recreate. ...
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Why does this happen to my out of bounds shape?

I'm importing a PSD file into Illustrator and I've noticed there's sort of a "clipping shape" the size of the artboard mixed with the shapes that happen to be "out of bounds" (in ...
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How to change outline color with eyedropper in Adobe illustrator

I am trying to work on a big project and i need to change lines color just with one click, the is so much shapes, every time i pick i dropper it changes the shapes color not only the outline Any ...
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How to Create a floating data stream Image like this?

I'm working on a project and I need to create a vector image that includes a laptop, a man, and a representation of floating data streams. I have a basic idea of what I want it to look like, but I'm ...
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How to make a part of a shape to have a specific width, while preserving the overall ratio?

As shown in the image, I have a blue phone icon, and I wish to have the width of the handset (red line) to match the width of the white rectangle (yellow line). How can I do this, while preserving the ...
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How to invert image colors from black to white

Inkscape installed on Debian. How to invert SVG image colors from black to white? Tried to select all the paths (Select all) and use extensions > color > negative - but this method don't work.
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How to achieve a controlled swirl pattern that conforms to a sphere?

In Adobe Illustrator, how can one recreate the eyeball in this image? The best method I have is to create a stack of parallel lines (alternating black and white, evenly sized, evenly spaced) and warp ...
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Capturing the creases of a cake doughnut in vector graphics

I am trying to design a logo involving a doughnut. A logo of sorts. I have designed all sorts of things before but never something that would require this kind of gradient use. I am trying to break ...
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Is there a drawing app that lets me export single-line vectors to Illustrator? Looking for unexpanded strokes

I'm looking for an app for tablet that will let me draw lines with a stylus that I can later continue to edit in illustrator. All apps that I have seen until now will convert every stroke into an area ...
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How do you add N-number of anchor points to a shape in Figma?

Similar to how Adobe Illustrator has the ability to programmatically add N-number of anchor points to a shape or line without having to use the Pen tool to manually place each one, does Figma have a ...
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Quick method to create a curved dagger vector (without the handle)

Does the blade on this dagger have to be created using the pen tool? Are there easier ways to do so in Illustrator or Photoshop (CS6 if possible)?
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What online tools in 2023 are effective at vectorizing shaded AI renders without generating many color gradients?

I have modified an excellent render of several automobiles done in a retro style, making them more accurate to the vehicle, but the graphic uses many gradients that could be done with either radial or ...
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How do i apply a gradient to a bevelled letter S in Illustrator?

I tried to add a gradient to a bevelled S but there are so many gradient line stuff to change it gets irritating. Is there a way I can just change it with one gradient setting line thing?
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Manipulate group/union of objects with corner path nodes in Inkscape

I'm attempting to create an isometric view of a laptop with a code block on its screen (left picture). Each section is its own separate object that I can either group or form together as a union (I ...
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Can anyone describe to me what is happening in this AI file? Jagged edges, non vector?

I'm not exactly sure of how to even describe this, but have attached screenshots from the Illustrator file a friend sent me, so that I could quickly change the colors of a logo for her. This file came ...
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Inkscape, how to set a white stroke around the image and wrap text around a circle

Inkscape on Debian. I'm trying to set white stroke around an image (external border only) but didn't find the way to achieve that. Also I need wrap text around a circle, on the top and bottom: how to ...
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How can I eliminate distortion of stroked object when numerically scaling in AI?

I have been using AI for 25 years, and this problem only recently presented itself: when numerically scaling an object that has a stroke, the object ends up distorted. I’ve found that the object’s ...
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Force width when creating a shape in Illustrator?

I'm drawing a shape in Illustrator with multiple sides. I'm trying to make side of the shape 10px wide. How can I force each side of the shape to be 10px thick? Do I have to use a 10px wide shape as a ...
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Hi! I'm having trouble converting this drawn graphic into a vector (illustrator)

I'm currently a UX designer doing a favor for a loved one. They have a logo, I'll attach below, but I'm having trouble with the steps to convert this drawn image into a vector in illustator. I haven't ...
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What should be done to a vector file when creating a business card?

Hello I'm creating a business card Size 90mm by 50mm It's going to be printed by offset printing And I am using CMYK color system for the colors, the color of the icons for example the values are like ...
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How to reset zoom tool in illustrator?

I want to reset the zoom tool, I don't want the rectangle to show. I press Ctrl+space bar for the shortcut but instead of just dragging, the rectangle is showing up. How to fix this? Before the tool ...
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How do I "pin" a filter in the Inkscape interface?

I would like to add the drop shadow filter to my toolbar for quick access.
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How to make watercolor illustration effect with white dots in this example?

https://vistria.com/ this site has the effect I am talking about It's a watercolor illustration image and has a white dotted pattern on its ending and fewer dots on the center I want to know how to ...
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how to fill bounded areas perfectly in inkscape

I have a PNG with transparent background. I want to draw a rectangle over it (the dashed rectangle) and then fill it with some color because for my text, I need to add a rectangle over some areas to ...
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How to convert raster image to vector using only vertical and horizontal segments

I'm trying to convert an image to a pixel art vector. I want the output to be Only with horizontal and vertical segments "―" "|" (no "╱"). I tried to use several online ...
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Blur effect in a logo? A NO or a GO?

I wanted to get a sanity check on the topic of logo design. I am a product designer and have done some client work in the past including the creation of some logos. I don't specialize in logo design ...
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I need to create H and T shaped lines

I need to join two lines but not by the ends but by the middle or by a middle and the end. I was looking around but I don't find how to do this Somebody can help me? Thanks
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How to shorten or lengthen an angled line segment along original angle in Inkscape?

Say, I've drawn an angled line segment in Inkscape, using Bezier Pen tool with Ctrl to snap angles, like this (where I have a 30 degree angle): Here is an animated gif from How to snap line segments ...
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Change color of all lines on a design

I was working on a project and all of a sudden out of nowhere, all of my lines on the project turned black from white and I have had no success in changing them back to white again. how do you change ...
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How to draw and manage complex shapes separately from their different shadow types in vector graphics?

Scenario: Given 2D vector art of a cylinder with heavy bark texture, or a cube with very strong coarse gravel texture... I would like to be able to show each in different scenes but at different times ...
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Generate a Vector File of Pixel Art with Hard Pixelated Edges [duplicate]

I am working on a project where I am engraving some pixel artwork onto an acrylic sheet using laser cutting. This process requires a vector file for the laser, but whenever I try to vectorize my ...
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How to extend lines for a shape in Illustrator

I've made a shape in Illustrator by taking a square and a circle, selecting both and choosing the Unite option in Pathfinder. So I now have this shape: However, I want to extend some of the lines on ...
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How can I COMPLETELY disable snapping of vector shapes to the pixel grid in Photoshop CC2023?

I'm trying to understand if this is the correct behavior or if my preferences have been somehow corrupted. I've disabled "Snap Vector Tools and Transforms to Pixel Grid" in the Preferences &...
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How to create rectangle wavy patterns?

I would like to know how to achieve this sort of wave like effect that you see here in green: Notice how it seems to be just a set of 3 rectangles and they all go towards the same end and they bend ...
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Multi select and delete anchor points on a vector shape - Illustrator CC

Im trying to select multiple anchor points to delete on this shape. But when I go to delete the anchor points the shape turns to below? Any speculation on why this would be happening? If I delete each ...
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How can I create a mesh in Adobe Illustrator similar to the one shown here?

These images are entirely composed of mesh and were created using Illustrator. I'm curious about how to produce a similarly well-aligned mesh. Could you provide guidance on this process? Thank you.
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Save PowerPoint (fullscreen) presentation view as document or vector image?

I have not found a way to save the presentation view at a time X during a presentation as a document of some kind, ideally as a vector graphic (i.e. as PPTX, PDF, SVG or similar). Is this true, or is ...
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How can I distort the pattern of parallel lines in shape, simulating volume? Using Illustrator, Photoshop or any weird tool you know [duplicate]

I need to distort the pattern of parallel lines in shape, simulating volume. The work should be in vector. Attach a pic of smth likely I want to do: But I want to do it with any shape, not only type. ...
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Import vector graphics into Google Slides? (Previous process broken)

I'm looking for a new process to insert vector graphics into Google Slides. Before Google cut the support (in early 2023) for the connections between Google Drive, Google Slides and Google Draw, I ...
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Puffing up a logo [closed]

I am sure that it is possible for a designer software, however I do not know how it would be done!!! I want to change my logo to make it embossed style for example as: Can anyone guide or help me?
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What software should I use to animate a simple 2d hexagon logo?

I'm starting out in graphic design and am looking to animate this interlinked hexagon: Basically I want the blue/black vectors to extend 1 by 1 to create this logo. Is there any software/feature that ...
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How to generate a spring along a circular path?

This picture shows a spring but along a circle. How can I draw this in Inkscape? Thank you in advance.
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How to edit PDFs dropped into open Illustrator document?

I'm a total newbie with Adobe. I have a bunch of plots and am trying to put them together and make a figure with a series of panels. I noticed that when I open a PDF in Illustrator, I can edit the ...
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svg : what does "use xlink:href" mean in Inkscape?

Is the blue circle a "node" - or what - in this screenshot, and what can be done with it? Are the only edits (via GUI) going to be by clicking the individual circle? Will "stroke" ...
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