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How best to convert simple PSD logo to Vector? - Browzer - Aug 13, 2014
I have the PSD for this but I'm no good with Illustrator, and trying to get an exact outline gives strange results:
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![[Image: d739435ed9.png]](https://puu.sh/aRqNj/d739435ed9.png)
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![[Image: fbb0760fb5.png]](https://puu.sh/aRqOx/fbb0760fb5.png)
What is the best way for me to convert a vector for printing without the shapes deforming/rounding?
* - Baghead - Aug 13, 2014
Are you using the pentool? It'll be hard to get exact results without the pentool, and even with the pentool it'll be a challenge if you haven't used it before.
* - Young Lean - Aug 14, 2014
Pentool in Adobe Illustrator, no faster way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLgYVCmOn48
* - OutOfSight - Aug 14, 2014
I tried pentool but I get similar results lol
* - Browzer - Aug 15, 2014
(Aug 14, 2014 05:52 PM)БŁłss Wrote: Pentool in Adobe Illustrator, no faster way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLgYVCmOn48
Turns out Vector Magic automates it in my web browser instantly
* - cortz - Aug 15, 2014
You can try to use image trace with a high path/corner setting.
Mess around with it and you should be able to get a fairly sharp image. If needed, just used the direct selection tool to adjust individual points.
However, your logo just looks like simple text. You can always just recreate it with the text tool in illustrator and trace whatever else is there.
That way you don't have to trace the entire font.