A vector file in Inkscape to create
Because a vector file is made up of vectors, you must draw them yourself. You can use the free program Inkscape. Using the "trace Bitmap" in the menu "path" you can try, but also a of pixels existing image to vectorize.
- To draw a path, use the "Bezier"tool. You can find it on the left edge of Inkscape.
- Click on the start point where you want to start your path. Click a second point to draw from your start point of a curve there. As long as you keep the mouse button pressed, you can shape them in a straight line to a curve. To do this, move the mouse in different directions.
- In this way, you can add it to your path belibig many nodes. When you are finished, press the right mouse button. Inkscape connects the last node is invisible to its starting point.
- Now, if you click on one of the colors at the bottom of Inkscape your newly drawn object is filled with the respective color.
- On the object menu you can call up the "fill and stroke". Here you can set width, fill, and color, as well as the pattern of the path.
- With the second tool from the top, the "touch"tool, you can change the nodes of your path later on.
- In the menu "path" you will find further functions to edit your vector graphics later. In addition, you have in the tool bar to the left, nor the ability to use geometric forms.
- Finally, you need to save your vector graphic. Via the menu "file" in the "Save as ... "Dialog. Select the bottom Format the Format of a vector graphic, so the default ".svg", Adobe ".ai" or ".eps".
Vector graphics in Inkscape to create
In a further practical tip we show you how you can make your own Comics. How to do it, you will learn in this guide.
