How to Use Adobe Illustrator Live Trace

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Select the image.

   You can open your picture by going to File > Place > Select.
   
   Finish by clicking OK.
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   Step 2: Select your picture and move to the tool bar.

   Click Object, scroll down to Live Trace and select Tracing Options , Note: the other two options are "grayscale" and "black and white." Select "Max color: 6," and click Trace. , For example, the screenshot below has "Max color: 60" selected. , Unless you're a veteran at using Live Trace, this is a good way to determine the quality of your work. , Click on the picture and follow this path:
   Object > Expand > tick Object and Fill.
   
   Click OK at the end.
   
   Your picture will convert into a vector file. , Select "ungroup." Or you can simply right-click on the image and select "ungroup."
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   Step 3: From the Tracing Options box

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   Step 4: you'll be able to choose a color mode.

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   Step 5: If you need a more detailed picture

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   Step 6: you can easily change your max color.

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   Step 7: If you're unsure of how to proceed

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   Step 8: feel free to compare the different max color settings.

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   Step 9: Convert your image to a vector file.

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    Step 10: To complete the process

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    Step 11: click on the vectored image and go to Object in the tool bar.

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