Inkscape Lesson 11 - Trace Bitmap Tool (Convert Raster to SVG)

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  • @shmack5693
    @shmack5693 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I needed to learn this so my CNC software can know how to do 3D cuts on my CNC machine. It's honestly the main reason I have Inkscape. I needed to learn this feature, but decided to start at Lesson 1 of yours and work my way here. I have enjoyed it so much, I'll continue to the end of the series and likely more for other software as well. Thanks for taking the time to do this -- you're a great teacher!

  • @Gurubashy
    @Gurubashy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Before I discovered this god given tool I was tracing things myself with vectors. So much work for sub par results. Good video.

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, it really is an amazing tool!

  • @margaretball8835
    @margaretball8835 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is what I’ve just learned how to use to create svgs for use with my Cricut cutting machine. I did a monster truck for my grandson. Trace bitmap is a fabulous tool. Thank you for sharing all these great tutorials..

  • @sandravaldez153
    @sandravaldez153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    You're amazing! It's almost 1 am and here I am -watching one lesson after another! Thanks for the tutorials!

    • @saddie2817
      @saddie2817 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

    • @joksantelles1297
      @joksantelles1297 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a coincidence, me too here in Mexico (01:21 am) XD

    • @pkasdovi
      @pkasdovi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joksantelles1297 coincidence?it is 1:21am here too usa

    • @AlberTesla1024
      @AlberTesla1024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      me too

    • @BigShitYeah
      @BigShitYeah 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      1:49 Danmark hi hi

  • @RickRobertson
    @RickRobertson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These Tutorials are wonderful. Thanks Mate. My wife and I are about to head to Norfolk Island and manage my late father's T-Shirt business. Your Tutorials have been inspirational.

  • @sanchitagore8953
    @sanchitagore8953 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Before I watched your videos I didn't know about illustration and inkscape but when I started watching videos I'm in love with inkscape. Thank you for sharing information about inkscape. You simply amazing.

  • @kimleblanc3711
    @kimleblanc3711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man your a great teacher, what I like is that I can watch over and over until I get it. I am just learning with absolutely no experience.
    And i am actually following and learning. That most certainly said something about your teaching.

  • @mlem7108
    @mlem7108 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been looking for something like this for ages.
    In highschool, we did screen printing using that technique of separating it into distinct sections and cutting the shapes out of lino for each one, then printing onto a sheet one after the other.
    Hard to explain but it's a sick look and I wanted to replicate it

  • @nancysimpson5645
    @nancysimpson5645 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've seen a lot of silhouettes used as cut files for adhesive or iron on vinyls. This looks like a very easy way to produce those. Thanks! I'm enjoying these tutorials and learning a lot about this complex program.

  • @afrosymphony8207
    @afrosymphony8207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bruh this is the best beginner tutorial seeries i've ever watched, usually beginner tutorials are very uncomfortable to get through but yours just flow like water.

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to hear that!

  • @hellbreakfast1590
    @hellbreakfast1590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I could give this a like twice, because it's saved my bacon before. Both Inkscape as a program, and your lessons saved my relationship with vector graphics as a whole. I went to art school, and was taught Illustrator, which is a very capable program that was unfortunately very user-unfriendly during the time that I was taught it. I've heard it's gotten much better, since, but during that time, it was an uphill battle and a lot of things I can achieve swiftly in Inkscape took many more steps than needed.
    So, thanks!

  • @lynxnamo5813
    @lynxnamo5813 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Just amazing! Great content and pacing, fantastically shown (I actually learn what you teach, not getting confused as so many other videos out there). Best tutorial video serie I've watched in a long time! Binge watch!

  • @eitantal726
    @eitantal726 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pre-processing an image prior to vectorization helps a lot. I recommend a fuzzy-select on the darker part of the background, and delete. Then, you can vectorize with ease

  • @rebeccaolmsted6797
    @rebeccaolmsted6797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is pure magic! Thanks for the clear, concise explanations (without annoying music in the background). This is exactly what I was looking for.

  • @vovinio2012
    @vovinio2012 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just amasing! I`ve seen images with this kind of effects in the Internet, maybe, thousands of times, and now I know how to do the same! Thanks!

  • @fijabo
    @fijabo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    TJ,
    I wanted to thank you for the great tutorials you are offering. I've watched the tutorials #1 to #10 and they are refreshing and interesting. Especially for a person like me who has an engineering background. I want to be able to engrave art shapes with a cnc router and I need to learn how to import pixel images and conver them to vector forms. Your videos are definitely helping a lot!

  • @dorothys2780
    @dorothys2780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for these wonderful videos!! Not overly long, straight to the point and you keep reminding us to play around with what we've learned. You are the best!!!!

  • @guitarlessonswithtommymerr2867
    @guitarlessonswithtommymerr2867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you SO MUCH! Been working hard at building out my Free Guitar Lessons videos, and I wanted to have some photos of my guitar neck converted to Vector based so I could animate them. This will help me a great deal. Much appreciated!

  • @almatellez6132
    @almatellez6132 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was so discouraged from doing my own editing and then I found your videos!! Thank you so much everything is super cool! And you are great explaining everything easy to understand! Thank you!

  • @warenmann1042
    @warenmann1042 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Guy is not falling, the back of the jacket, among other things, indicates he is being subjected to some force from his front. If you turn him vertical it is more obvious. for some reason the idea that he was falling just bothered me. Excellent video, it showed me a lot of info about the tool and further stimulated thought in a direction beyond inkscape which is what a good video should do. Thank You...

  • @onomatopoeidia
    @onomatopoeidia ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep I love it. I use it all the time to create 3D stl files to print from drawings. I simply draw the shape I want or trace around a real life object or take a photo of it then bitmap trace it, export as svg, import into Tinkercad then extrude, modify and print. Brilliant.

  • @SammySense
    @SammySense 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is EXACTLY what I have been looking for!!! You are the BEST!!!! Thanks for your time and putting this video together for us! ✨

  • @stephanieteague6381
    @stephanieteague6381 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Trace bitmap is actually the only thing I know how to use in Inkscape 🤦‍♀️ so I am learning so much from you. Thank you so much!!!

  • @beachballssideaccount
    @beachballssideaccount ปีที่แล้ว

    What a cool feature, I never knew Inkscape had it until today, thanks!

  • @ariesgirl327
    @ariesgirl327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So excited to play around with this tool! Super cool stuff. Please keep these videos coming

  • @Null8fuenf10
    @Null8fuenf10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Mind blown!
    Cool tutorial! Makes me want to go back and play around with Inkscape again.
    Btw, welcome back! :)

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks so much. Glad to hear you appreciate my work!

  • @calebskinner9348
    @calebskinner9348 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't watch the whole thing, but this video helped me find the answer to my question in about 30 seconds. Thank you.

  • @dianevessels2632
    @dianevessels2632 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I couldn’t figure out how you were getting the different layers. You showed me what I was doing wrong. I appreciate your help.

  • @stevolarry420stevenslozz3
    @stevolarry420stevenslozz3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mate I have been trying to learn Inkscape by myself to make decals under 15MB for Gran Turismo sport. This series has opened my eyes to the whole process! Big up your chest!

  • @owpeterj
    @owpeterj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You really do clear up the learning - There’s just enough in each vid. Appreciated is both the learning, and that you choose to share your abilities thus enriching all - both those who learn and those who enjoy the results. I finally produced a simple drawing to laser cut a shield. Love from here and good health

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much!

  • @karolina_ste
    @karolina_ste 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I' ve just started learning Inkscape, but this is the coolest option ever. Just what I needed for my project. Thank you for this lesson! Greetings from Poland :D

  • @SFXTRADE
    @SFXTRADE 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks alot man you are a real star for making these videos. I have recently broken my collar bone so had a lot of time and started watching your videos. Amazing learning a new skill just watching your videos. Much appreciated.
    Big thank you.

  • @jsunshine4
    @jsunshine4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for posting... I just stopped paying for A CC and wanted to Vectorize with a free platform, Now I can.... Great Post

  • @BELINDASPIRIT
    @BELINDASPIRIT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou so much for this series!! I am totally binge watching these videos to get inspiration on what to do with Inkscape!!

  • @evvie01
    @evvie01 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your discovery videos way more than your rushing through building a thing videos, I went back to your earlier Inkscape vid's to get some more "wonder". I hope you will put some more of that in tour videos again.

  • @JulesFredericNerestant
    @JulesFredericNerestant 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Super useful! I'm going to use a photo of myself as part of the branding for my website!

    • @JimKernix
      @JimKernix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I did that for my guitar site - I have a few versions in different colors - such a cool feature. I'm now using it for some featured images for my blog posts

  • @StormWarningMom
    @StormWarningMom 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also....GREAT series. I've watched since video 1, been learning this app and its powerful applications, and I'm thankful for your teaching style. Thanks!!

  • @alvarezj77
    @alvarezj77 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the tutorials!! I'm learning so much and have been so inspired!

  • @spaizemunkie4397
    @spaizemunkie4397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm binge watching your amazing videos. I can't tell you how informative you are. Thanks again 🙏

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to hear it, Marie. You're welcome!

  • @KuruGDI
    @KuruGDI 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    7:44 You can actually get 50 shades of grey in here.

  • @kellyjean4981
    @kellyjean4981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you!! I am super appreciative for all your tutorials. You break it down and make it simple to understand. Once I make it through Inkscape tutorials I will have to check out your gimp videos

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback!

  • @chrismadden5563
    @chrismadden5563 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Just getting my head around Inkscape and this is a really great video for what i'm trying to do. Thanks

  • @aleshiasmith8820
    @aleshiasmith8820 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    VERY THOROUGHLY INFORMATIVE; I no longer feel soooo lost!! Thank You,

  • @shelly49
    @shelly49 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG. You are AMAZING! I’ve been trying to do a shirt for my brother of a steampunk lamp he made for a show this weekend using Cricut Infusible Ink and I couldn’t figure some things out. You taught me more in less than 10 minutes than multiple other videos put together. THANK YOU!

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's great to hear. Best of luck with your project!

  • @royalmaster203
    @royalmaster203 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like this trace bitmap, gezzz, saves a lot of time,, thanks for showing how this works....

  • @dlsl2828
    @dlsl2828 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    TJ Thanks, love your tutorials. So appreciate how clear you explain. Thanks again

  • @roymath
    @roymath 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice tutorial. Just wanted to mention that you could check the live preview box while you adjust the settings, to see effects more immediately

  • @Paul07791
    @Paul07791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The "trace bitmap" tool has come a long way, this is glorious! As someone who draws by hand, I gave up on auto-tracing because a black ink drawing on paper always used to produce grey artifacts which were a hassle to get rid of. And I certainly didn't want to have to draw the whole thing, only to have to re-trace it on a PC. Thanks!

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome. I appreciate the insight.

  • @dearbrave4183
    @dearbrave4183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great!❤️ I would love to see a demo tutorial on scaling a small grainy logo like you mentioned

  • @1muddonna
    @1muddonna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This tool alone will help me in so many projects! I'm loving your tutorials-thanks so much :)

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, Donna. I'm glad to hear that!

  • @jamessturgeon7025
    @jamessturgeon7025 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really good tutorial! Clear, to the point, and very actionable.

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I appreciate the feedback.

  • @sunnydeol1985
    @sunnydeol1985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing and informative videos. Started with graphic designing just for fun but now it has totally captured me. Great content for the beginners.

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it. Best of luck with your creative projects!

  • @grimjing
    @grimjing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a recent release from the hoards, Thank You. Not enough stars in the sky to count my words of gratitude. Thank You.

  • @pottertogether9710
    @pottertogether9710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TJ: "The sky's the limit. "
    Dude in image: Reached the sky and now in free fall.

  • @margretneuhoff2118
    @margretneuhoff2118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so cool. I tried it and it works very nicely.

  • @elinahafuka4998
    @elinahafuka4998 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm learning this programm in school, but after waching only few of your tutorials I learn much more than with our teacher! I hope he knows about incscape more than me, but actually I asked some questions that he could not answer. Maybe he teaches only the basics...

  • @sohanpattnaik4331
    @sohanpattnaik4331 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot buddy!!!!😄😄😄
    I am very glad that I found your channel. Keep going....

  • @edwinubod0405
    @edwinubod0405 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video. Im new to inkscape

  • @homeconnect26
    @homeconnect26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent tutorial. Thanks for uploading.

  • @Berry-nc8pr
    @Berry-nc8pr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for the tutorials :) Damn it 's long but so worth it ! thank you for going through it all in such a detailed way!

  • @benyahun
    @benyahun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is just what I needed! Thanks a ton for the video mate:)

  • @Book-Gnome
    @Book-Gnome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This will be very useful for carving on a CNC router or vinyl cutting. My world is growing exponentially. :)

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's true. I'm hoping to get into this someday.

  • @theVpnDealer
    @theVpnDealer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    learning 2d animation. found i have to learn to design a character first. and internet threw me here. very happy. love

  • @mayankshigaonker7725
    @mayankshigaonker7725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is awesome!! Exactly what i was looking for. But I'm still going to continue wathcing your tutoials:)

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Mayank!

  • @S-ivanov
    @S-ivanov 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this. Thank you for your tutorials. :)

  • @creatinganewlife1296
    @creatinganewlife1296 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much for your all video.

  • @JimKernix
    @JimKernix 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't wait to play with this one. I was thinking of doing a black & white portrait of myself for my About Me on my website. No one does that so I will. But now /I can get some nice colors for different thresholds and get something really interesting - thanks!

    • @JimKernix
      @JimKernix 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know your busy so no rush but how do you merge two of the tracings? I wanted to upload a pencil drawing for my profile pic on my website since no one does that. But this is cool - I did a blue version of a pic of myself and my guitar. But I wouldn't mind trying to do a few colors - maybe 2. But I'll need them to match up exactly. I couldn't find the merge option. I'm going to try a gradient overlay.

  • @shaiknj
    @shaiknj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool tool. Excellent tutorials. Thanks a ton!

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome!

  • @christopherwhitney6123
    @christopherwhitney6123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your great tutorials! I subscribed and look forward to learning more. Great job!

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Christopher.

  • @TonjaBolden
    @TonjaBolden 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has been very helpful Thanks!

  • @armymama424
    @armymama424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super useful!! I use this to change jpeg or png's into svg's for my cricut! Works amazingly!! Love your videos!!

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome!

  • @noregretsforme
    @noregretsforme 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow. Love it! Thank you! I am new to inkscape so all this info is very helpful. Happy New Year!

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome Robin. Good luck!

  • @rungtiwamangklaa5379
    @rungtiwamangklaa5379 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all the video and I would love to thank you very for upload such a great video for education and teaching us. Thank you.

  • @richardmorschel6266
    @richardmorschel6266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful and instructive! Thanks!!

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! I appreciate the feedback

  • @kathasur1299
    @kathasur1299 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    From a noob to a designer, you made me the one!

  • @thenar
    @thenar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks TJ, this was helpful...and useful.

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, Peter. Glad to hear it!

  • @nigelpallatt
    @nigelpallatt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Totally cool. Thanks.

  • @louiscypher7090
    @louiscypher7090 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has better tools than my PSCS4.

  • @connorgilbert6422
    @connorgilbert6422 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    absolute gem

  • @mlbullbooks
    @mlbullbooks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like this tool better than the Bezier tool. Much faster and easier. :)

  • @hamadhassan9401
    @hamadhassan9401 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You. Are. The Absolute GOAT.

  • @jak110sfd
    @jak110sfd ปีที่แล้ว

    As always...👍👍two thumbs up!

  • @JuanRubio68
    @JuanRubio68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Buen tutorial, amigo, te ganaste mi “Like” y mi suscripción a tu canal. Saludos desde Mérida, Yuc., México.

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Juan!

  • @chandrasankar3289
    @chandrasankar3289 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic video

  • @mariannak1463
    @mariannak1463 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Thank you very much for these fantastic tutorials! It's so easy to follow your videos. I've a question. I imported images into Inkscape but they all turn to black & white images. Would you please tell me if there's any option I need to check in order to have those images color? Thank you!

  • @angelalillie4312
    @angelalillie4312 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, great videos, loving the learning. A quick question: how do I get the Trace Bitmap Tool dialogue box to appear as it does in your video? Your kind help would be really appreciated.

  • @laurentiapetcu130
    @laurentiapetcu130 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! Thank you!

  • @fattyz1
    @fattyz1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok Maestro. I'm not worthy lol. That was incredible.

  • @truereviewsgulfcoast
    @truereviewsgulfcoast ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video

  • @maricarfeliciano3889
    @maricarfeliciano3889 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love it! thank you~

  • @mikethk
    @mikethk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use it for creating signs to carve wood on a 2D CNC machine. Fusion 360 uses vector if i want to import something.

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome, thanks for sharing!

  • @Raj-xn6rg
    @Raj-xn6rg ปีที่แล้ว

    very good knowledge

  • @defy_norms
    @defy_norms หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you once more

  • @MuhammadHanif-tj3dr
    @MuhammadHanif-tj3dr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so cool,thanks.its very usefull.

  • @haksseupjjanehal1186
    @haksseupjjanehal1186 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your videos ❤️❤️ :)

  • @waggledanceterrafirma1706
    @waggledanceterrafirma1706 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    traced a unicorn for plasma cutting, great set of videos.

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome! Thanks.

  • @DustinCSladeSuperstar
    @DustinCSladeSuperstar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Helpful Tutorial Thank you very much. I have a question about after tracing the bitmap. I am using a laser to cut the image out and I would like to know how to combine the nodes down to one layer after the trace bitmap is done. When I upload the image to my laser it reads each one of the color layers as a different section to print. Is there a way to combine all those nodes down to one layer so the laser see's the image as just one layer? Thanks again for the great tutorials. A+

  • @joythatcher6818
    @joythatcher6818 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    new to this. I am having bit of a problem finding some stuff. my computer looks a bit different. WOULD FIGURE IT OUT. This lesson is challenging but I'm enjoying every minute of it

  • @thilinaalagiyawanna3680
    @thilinaalagiyawanna3680 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much

  • @ezeprojects5425
    @ezeprojects5425 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a brother cut and scan. I use this all the time. IMport the SVG into my CnS s/ware

    • @TJFREE
      @TJFREE  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice!