PowerTRACE enables you to automatically trace the color areas in a pixel-based image and translate them into vector shapes that closely mimic the original bitmap (as shown below).

The complex calculations and the ample memory required for bitmap-to-vector tracing operations now make these tasks relatively easy to accomplish. Computer-based tracing applications have historically demanded plenty of resources to accomplish this task, but mainstream computers are now faster and more powerful. Photo-tracing has long been a technique used by illustrators as a shortcut for creating vector-based illustrations from pixel-based images. It includes the best parts of the older CorelTRACE application included with previous versions, but it gives you more control over the most important aspects of tracing. The compact, well-organized interface (as shown below) includes unique tools and features in a self-contained dialog. It enables you to start out with any pixel-based image and end up with a set of fully editable vector shapes. In this tutorial, I’ll highlight the value of using CorelDRAW’s revamped bitmap-tracing tools and demonstrate the results of using various tracing options.Īlthough it’s built right into CorelDRAW, the PowerTRACE utility virtually qualifies as a separate program.

Recent versions of CorelDRAW include powerful new onboard tracing tools you can use to quickly trace your digital images into vector artwork.

Turn a bitmap into a sketch in corel x4