The image rocket.png has been imported and the Trace Bitmap dialog was opened. Rocket.png, the image that we want to trace in this example. The mode Multiple Scans will give you a more detailed result, but it will create a separate object for each scan.Дon't forget to refresh the preview on the right of the dialog, and to click on Ok to create the vector object. This traces along borders between different colors. Useful if you only want to vectorize the contours of a shape. It will create a silhouette-like path that follows the shape of your image. The first tab offers several different ModesВ :

Let's take a closer look at this wonderful tool. It will be positioned exactly above your picture. The result will be available right on the canvas.

When the result of the preview looks right, click on Ok.

A dialog will open where you can set different options.

In the menu, go to Path > Trace Bitmap.

Select the image with the Selector tool.

a *.jpg, *.png, *.bmp file) by using the menu File >В Import. You'll find yourself facing a pile of objects, each of a different color. There is an option for keeping colors, but Inkscape will then create one object for each color.

The functionality is ideal to vectorize dark silhouettes in front of a bright background. If you expect a 100% faithful representation of your picture, only in vector format, you will be disappointed. You can use this feature to benefit from getting paths that you can use and edit in your design, as a result of the vectorization.

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