The Complete Guide To Using Trace Bitmap in Inkscape

One of Inkscape s many handy uses is having the ability to auto generate vector tracings of any raster image you d like. In this tutorial we ll be going over how to use Trace Bitmap in Inkscape so you can create quick and simple vector tracings of photos. This can be really use for making silhouettes, vector textures, and colorful cartoonlike renderings from your photographs. Want to learn more about how Inkscape works Check out the Inkscape Master Class a comprehensive series of over 50 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it s useful: Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:15 Pros and Cons 01:10 Open Trace Bitmap 01:26 Single Scan vs Multiple Scans 01:57 Creating Monotone Tracings 05:19 Creating Color Tracings 07:56 Options Settings 09:41 Conclusion Intro song: In Da Mood by Combustibles, used with written permission