How To Vectorize a PNG Logo with Inkscape
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Learn how to use free and open source graphic design software like Inkscape and GIMP. I'm Nick Saporito; graphic designer, educator, and the creator of Logos By Nick. All of my lessons are reinforced by 10 years of experience working with thousands of clients as a freelance logo and branding designer. Unlock your creative potential with my extensive library of Inkscape and GIMP tutorials where you'll learn everything from logo design, desktop publishing, user interface design, branding design, and more. Each lesson includes step-by-step instructions with voice narration.
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If the only copies you have for your logo are rasterized formats like PNG and JPG, then you won't be able to reap the benefits of having a vector SVG file, like infinite scaling and being able to edit your logo in the future. In that case, you'll need to generate a vector copy of your logo using vector design software, and that's what I'll be demonstrating in this video. In this tutorial I'll be demonstrating 2 different ways to convert PNG logos to SVG files using Inkscape. Both of these methods are ideal for beginners and first-time users of Inkscape. Video breakdown... 00:00 Intro 00:57 Document setup 01:19 Import your logo 02:48 Auto tracing method 05:36 Manual tracing method 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: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/ Intro song: "In Da Mood" by Combustibles, used with written permission
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