Vector graphics reduce image file size.
Many businesses and organizations have a logo that represents them in ads, stationary and on their website banner. Unfortunately, this logo is often in a raster format. Raster formats (produced by programs such Photoshop or Painter) are good for detailed images like photographs, but when expanded they lose their sharpness and resolution. If you need to expand your logo, such as for a large sign, you will need to convert it to a vector file.
Instructions
OpenOffice Draw
1. Load the logo image onto your computer by copying it from a digital camera or SD card. You can also scan it in if you only have a printed version.
2. Open Draw. Select "Insert" from the menu and choose "Picture." From the options, choose "From File." The image will appear on the canvas. Lock the layer and choose the layer above it.
3. Select the "Polygonal" drawing tool and use it to trace the outline of the logo. Hit "ALT" to close a line. Repeat this to draw all the lines in the logo
4. Use the "Paint Bucket" tool to fill each section with the appropriate color. Save your work.
Illustrator
5. Load the logo image onto your computer by copying it from a digital camera or SD card. You can also scan it in if you only have a printed version.
6. Open Illustrator. Select "Insert" from the menu and choose "Picture." From the options, choose "From File." The image will appear on the canvas. Go to the "Layers" palette and lock the layer. Click on the "New Layer" button.
7. Select the "Pen" tool. Use it to trace the outline of the logo. Click the first point you create to close a line, or hit enter.
8. Select the "Paint Bucket" tool. Use it to fill each section with the appropriate color. Save your work.
CorelDraw
9. Load the logo image onto your computer by copying it from a digital camera or SD card. You can also scan it in if you only have a printed version.
10. Open CorelDraw. Select "Insert" from the menu and choose "Picture." From the options, choose "From File." The image will appear on the canvas. Go to the "Layers" palette and lock the layer. Click on the "New Layer" button.
11. Select the "Pen" tool. Use it to trace the outline of the logo. Click the first point you create to close a line, or hit enter.
12. Select the "Paint Bucket" tool. Use it to fill each section with the appropriate color. Save your work.
