Converting images to Vectors

[WildWayz]

Can it be done?
IE making a jpg into a scalable vector?

--WildWayz

[mr_grumpy_man]

In the olden days I'd use Corel Mosaic. Whether Corel still do a tracing program I dunno.

Does Fireworks do it?

Can't you do it in Flash? Convert a graphic to vector I mean. Would it then be possible to then export it as a WMF or something?

[Dahfish]

howdy,

it all depends on the raster image that you are trying to convert and what the detail level and quality you want from the vectorised version.

If it's a relatively simple image with large block area fills such as a logo then you can either trace over it using Corel or such programs illustrator etc:
If you want it automised then Corel has a trace package within it's suite however results can be rather varied.

If on the other hand you want to convert a photograph with lots of detail and, then really vectorising is not the thing to do.

Trial and error. Flash 5 is supposed to have some bitmap vectorising features, it effectively breaks the bitmap appart and using th magnetic wand tool you can select areas of similar shading to combine.

give it a go and see what you think.

Cheers

DahFish.