Bitmap Tracer (Utilities Menu)

The Bitmap Tracer dialog box allows you to convert a bitmap image into a set of shapes. The tracer would typically be used to trace two types of artwork, photographs and line art (for example a logo). If you have trouble producing what you want, see Bitmap Tracer Troubleshooting.

When you open the tracer it shows a bitmap on the left-hand side. This bitmap will be the one you selected in the Bitmap Gallery, the one selected in your document or the default bitmap . If you want to change the bitmap, select one from the drop-down list under the bitmap. You can change the bitmap using the drop-down list. For more details on how to trace a bitmap, see Tracing a bitmap.

Bitmap Tracer Buttons

Insert

Trace

Reset Settings

Save Settings

Defaults

Bitmap Tracer Settings

Trace Mode

Passes

Remove Noise

Minimum Area

Initial Color Tolerance

Final Color Tolerance

Accuracy

Smoothing